Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will inaugurate the New Terminal building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,100 crores. The two-level new international terminal building has the capacity to serve more than 44 lakh passengers annually.Extensive security measures have been put in place in addition to plans for a lavish welcome of PM Modi in the state.The New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,100 crores, the two-level new international terminal building has the capacity to serve more than 44 lakh passengers… pic.twitter.com/cDVqpBSJ1k— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2024According to the official information from PMO, the development of the new terminal building has cost around Rs 1,100 crore. The two-level new international terminal can accommodate over 44 lakh people yearly, or roughly 3,500 during peak hours.According to the PMO statement from Monday, The new terminal hosts state-of-the-art amenities and features for passenger convenience. After Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli foreign Airport is the second-biggest airport in terms of foreign passenger traffic.The release also states that the new terminal building will have 60 check-in counters, 5 Baggage Carousels, 60 Arrival Immigration Counters, and 44 departure emigration counters to serve the passengers.Theme art of terminalThe design of the new terminal building has been inspired by the cultural vibrancy of Tiruchirappalli. It would depict art forms from Kolam art to the colours of Srirangam Temple and other theme artworks depicting the connection of India to the rest of the world through its dynamic external facade and splendid interiors, according to the PMO release.After Tamil Nadu, PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Lakshadweep and Kerala over two days, on January 2 and 3.Trichy holds a special place...: Annamalai on PM Modis visitWhile speaking to ANI on PM Modis visit to the southern state, BJP state president for Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai on Tuesday said Trichy holds a special place in the formers heart.Trichy holds a very special place in PM Modis heart, which is why we decided to welcome him by engaging in a dedicated cleanliness drive under the Swachh Bharat Mission three days before his arrival to the state, the BJP state chief told ANI on Tuesday.#WATCH | On PM Modis visit to Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai says ...Today projects worth about Rs 19,850 crores are being dedicated to the people of Tamil Nadu and India including the new airport terminal in Thirchy. Trichy is a very special place… pic.twitter.com/3UCzfzq5UF— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2024
