Rs1,200-crore terminal at city airport ready for inauguration
Patna: The grand inauguration of the new terminal building at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is all set to take place with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi scheduled to visit the city on May 29.
The occasion will hold dual significance as the PM will also lay the foundation stone for the proposed terminal building at Bihta airport.
Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday reviewed preparations at Patna airport and asked officials to ensure proper arrangements for security, cleanliness, drinking water, ambulances and fire services at the venue. He added that Rs 1,200 crore has been spent on the new terminal at Patna airport while Rs 542 crore will be allocated for the construction of the new civil enclave at Bihta.
The main ceremony will be held at Patna airport where the PM will inaugurate the terminal from the departure level. After the ribbon-cutting, he will tour the facility and inspect models of both the Patna and Bihta terminals displayed in glass enclosures.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials are expected to present a five-minute overview of the infrastructure and facilities, highlighting modern amenities and passenger-friendly features of the terminal buildings.
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The event is likely to be held at 5.30pm on Thursday.
The new two-storey terminal at Patna spans 65,155 square metres and can handle up to 4,500 passengers during peak hours. The expansion is set to boost the airport's annual passenger capacity from 25 lakh to one crore. The terminal features modern check-in counters, passenger boarding bridges, conveyor belts, and in-line XBIS machines, ensuring efficient passenger movement.
Arrivals will be managed on the ground floor, with departures on the first floor.
At Bihta airport, the foundation stone-laying will be streamed live via LED screens for officials and attendees. "An LED screen will be set up at the Bihta Airport premises for the live screening of the inauguration of Patna airport's terminal building and the foundation stone of Bihta Airport's civil enclave," said S D Sharma, general manager of Bihta Airport.
The proposed Bihta terminal will cover 68,000 square metres, including 52,000 square metres across the ground and first floors and a 16,000 square metre basement. It will be capable of accommodating 3,000 passengers during peak hours and is projected to serve 5 million travellers annually. In addition to passenger amenities, the terminal will offer VIP lounges, cafeterias, and retail spaces to enhance the overall travel experience.
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