Ops begin at Tuticorin airport's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
, commenced operations on Sunday. Designed to accommodate 20 lakh passengers annually, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
On Sunday, the first set of passengers who arrived on a flight from Chennai were received by airport officials with roses at the terminal. Sweets were also distributed to the first group who boarded the flight to Chennai.
Various art, mural works, and sculptures showcasing Tamil Nadu's culture are on display at the new terminal building. "Cultural art forms such as Silambattam and Oyilattam along with art depictions of freedom fighters such as Mahakavi Bharathiyar and V O Chidambaranar are placed at various spots in the departure and arrival areas.
We also have a 15m high mural depicting how Tirunelveli and Tuticorin were in the olden days," added an official.
Land has already been acquired nearby, and further expansion can be done if needed, but the new terminal building should suffice for at least the next 20-25 years, he said.
It was on July 26 that the PM launched the new terminal building, built at a cost of Rs450 crore, along with a slew of other infrastructure projects. Modi had then said that the terminal building will become a game changer for commerce and connectivity in southern Tamil Nadu.
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