AYODHYA- In anticipation of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event, the inaugural Air India Express (IX) flights connecting Ayodhya (AYJ) to Bengaluru (BLR) and Ayodhya to Kolkata (CCU) were launched by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, present in Lucknow, received the inaugural flight’s boarding pass for the Kolkata to Ayodhya route.
Air India Express Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata
Aviation Minister Scindia Ji, while doing the inauguration, highlighted the significant progress of Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji in the field of aviation, reported ANI.
“The progress of Uttar Pradesh has reached unprecedented levels. When considering Uttar Pradesh’s population, it encompasses nearly 70 percent of the population of the United States and half of Europe’s population. Reflecting on recent events, we observed Diwali in November, experienced a second Diwali on December 3 during the announcement of election results, and, not just for the nation but for the entire world, the third Diwali is scheduled for the upcoming 22nd,” remarked Scindia.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji, participating in the inauguration via video conference, highlighted the state’s aviation advancements, including the establishment of four international airports alongside new domestic ones.
“In the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has not only seen the emergence of new domestic airports but has also solidified its significance in the realm of air connectivity with the establishment of four international airports. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya on December 30,” conveyed the Chief Minister.
Rapid Expansion Amid Ram Mandir
Last week, an airport official announced the commencement of regular flights at Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, with plans for an increase in overall flight operations.
The inauguration of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya took place on December 30, following the inauguration of the Ayodhya Railway Station, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the ceremonies.
The development of Ayodhya Airport was undertaken by the Airports Authority of India, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Uttar Pradesh in April of the preceding year. The state-of-the-art airport has been constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 1450 crore.
Featuring a terminal building covering an area of 6,500 square meters, the airport is designed to cater to approximately 10 lakh passengers annually.
The architectural facade of the terminal mirrors the temple design anticipated for the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Additionally, the terminal’s interiors showcase local art, paintings, and murals depicting the life of Prabhu Shri Ram.
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