Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building, which will come up at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, Haryana, worth over ₹410 crore.
Besides, he also flagged off a flight connecting the airport to Ayodhya Dham.
Symbolising the direct link between the sacred land of Shri Krishna and the city of Lord Ram, Prime Minister Modi announced that flights to other cities will commence soon.
While addressing a gathering to commemorate the event, Prime Minister Modi described the foundation stone laying of the new terminal building at Hisar Airport as a step towards elevating Haryana’s aspirations to new heights.
“Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryana’s youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams,” the prime minister said.
The new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen airport will include a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, a cargo terminal, and an ATC building.
The airport redeveloped at a total cost of around ₹1,500 crore over the last four to five years, has been granted regulatory licences.
While reiterating his promise to the masses that even those wearing slippers would fly in aeroplanes, the prime minister said that in the past 10 years, millions of Indians have experienced air travel for the first time.
He noted that new airports have been built even in areas that previously lacked proper railway stations, sharing that before 2014, India had 74 airports, a number achieved in 70 years, while today, the number of airports has surpassed 150.
The Prime Minister emphasised that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the regional connectivity UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many.
Record-breaking numbers
Furthermore, he remarked that this has led to record-breaking numbers of annual air travellers.
He further highlighted that various airlines have placed record orders to the tune of 2,000 new aircraft, which will create numerous jobs for pilots, air hostesses, and other services. Additionally, the aircraft maintenance sector will also generate significant employment opportunities.
“Our government is focusing on connectivity while ensuring welfare for the poor and social justice, fulfilling the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the aspirations of the Constitution’s framers,” emphasised the Prime Minister.
