PM Modi In Azamgarh : PM Modi Inaugurates 15 New Airport Projects Including Delhi's Terminal 1

In a major boost to the aviation infrastructure of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modion Sunday inaugurated 15 airport projects, including the revamped Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, worth over Rs.9,800 crore.

In the event, which was attended by chief minister Yogi Adityanath and several others, the PM also dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of several road projects worth around Rs.11,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh.

PM Modi Virtually Launched 12 New Terminal Buildings

The project virtually launched by the PM during an event at Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh included 12 new terminal buildings of Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Adampur Airports, along with laying of the foundation stone for new terminal buildings of Kadapa, Hubballi and Belagavi airports.

“Azamgarh, which was counted among the backward areas, is writing a new chapter of development today,” Modi said.

PM Modi's Indirect Jibe To Congress

In an indirect jibe to the Congress, Modi said that in the last 10 years, the region has seen politics of development in place of the earlier politics of appeasement and dynasty. “This trend got a new momentum under the leadership of the chief minister Yogi Adityanath,” he said.

“Small cities have equal rights to airports and good highways as big metro cities. We are increasing the strength of the tier 2 and tier 3 cities so that urbanization continues unabated,” Modi said.

PM Also Highlighted Centre's Focus On MSP

The PM also highlighted the government’s focus on ensuring fair prices for farmers’ produce. He spoke about the substantial increase in minimum support price (MSP) for various crops, including sugarcane, stating, “Today, MSP for sugarcane farmers has been increased by eight percent, reaching Rs.340 per quintal.”

'The designs of these airports are influenced and derived from the common elements of heritage structures of that state and city, thus reflecting the local culture and highlighting the heritage of the region.' - PM Said