Airport to Act as Catalyst for Industrial Development of State:PM

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Chandigarh 11^th September:- With the inauguration of International Airport at Mohali by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab today scripted a new success story by becoming the smallest state in the country and first in the northern region to have two international airports. The Prime Minister flanked by Punjab Governor Prof. Kaptaan Singh Solanki, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajpatti Raju MP Mrs. Kirron Kher and Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra besides other dignitaries today dedicated this state of the art project to the nation.

This international Airport at Mohali, second in the state after Amritsar, was result of persistent efforts made by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, which would give much needed boost to the economy of the state by connecting it with the rest of world. It was a wonderful gift of NDA government to the Punjabi Diaspora settled across the globe as it would enable them stay well connected with their roots. International Air connectivity from Mohali was all the more important because it would connect the entire Northern region comprising Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttrakhand and even the Western part of Uttar Pradesh with the other parts of the world.

It may be recalled that in the absence of this international airport daily a large number of passengers from the Northern states were left with no other option but to travel Delhi for boarding the international flights, which not only caused undue harassment to them but also resulted in huge wastage of time, money and energy. Likewise, this airport would act as a catalyst to propel Industrialization in the state besides showcasing Punjab as the most preferred investment destination to woo the leading entrepreneurs across the world to make huge investments in the state.

Pertinently, total land of this project was around 300 acres and the constructed area is around 62500 Square meters which includes the terminal building and the service area. The total cost of this project was Rs 939 crores. The new international Terminal would provide a passenger hub, well as a cargo hub for import and export of raw material and perishable goods like fruits, vegetables and medicines. It would also cater to the growing demand of a maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) facility for all sizes of aircrafts. The other salient features of airport includes LED lighting, energy efficient chillers, double insulated roofing system, rain water harvesting, re-use of treated water.