Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Ayodhya Airport in Uttar Pradesh on 30th Dex 2023. The airport is located in Awadh, about 7 km from the holy city of Ayodhya. It is expected to boost tourism and pilgrimage in the region.
The airport has been built at a cost of Rs 250 crore and will initially handle ATR-72 type of aircraft. It has a 2,300-meter-long runway and a terminal building with a capacity of 300 passengers.
The airport is expected to handle around 3 lakh passengers in the first year and the number is expected to increase to 10 lakh in the next five years.
The inauguration of the airport is a significant development for Ayodhya, which is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. The city is home to the Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Rama.
The construction of the airport was started in 2017 and was completed in 2023. The airport is named after Maharaja Suhail Dev, a ruler of Ayodhya in the 18th century.
The inauguration of the airport is expected to be a grand affair with a number of dignitaries and religious leaders attending.
The airport is expected to give a major boost to the tourism industry in Ayodhya. The city is already a popular destination for domestic tourists and the new airport is expected to attract more foreign tourists as well.
The airport is also expected to create jobs in the region. The construction of the airport has already created a number of jobs and the operation of the airport is expected to create even more jobs.
The inauguration of the Ayodhya Airport is a welcome development for the city and the region. The airport is expected to boost tourism, pilgrimage and create jobs.