{"id":33112,"date":"2023-05-13T16:52:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T11:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=33112"},"modified":"2023-05-13T16:52:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T11:22:26","slug":"varanasi-airport-became-indias-first-to-feature-a-reading-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/13\/varanasi-airport-became-indias-first-to-feature-a-reading-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"Varanasi airport became India&#8217;s first to feature a reading lounge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport in this city is the first in India to provide a reading room. In addition to books about Kashi, the lounge&#8217;s library has a selection of literature and novels in numerous foreign languages, as well as works written by young authors and released as part of Prime Minister Yuva Yojana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport in Varanasi is now the nation&#8217;s first airport to feature a free reading area. The National Book Trust (NBT), a publishing business in India and an independent organization within the Union government&#8217;s Ministry of Education, supported the lounge&#8217;s establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33114\" width=\"1034\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-750x563.webp 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1-1140x855.webp 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/varanasi_airport_1.webp 1197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Varanasi Airport reading lounge | Photo: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-varanasi-airport-reading-lounge\">Varanasi Airport reading lounge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For traditionalists and modern travelers, as well as those who want to learn more about the mysterious past of this historic city, the airport reading lounge is a reflection of Kashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with literature in Hindi, French, Spanish, English, and many other Indian languages, the reading lounge also highlights literary figures from Varanasi through their works, iconic locations, and little-known facts and connections to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These topics include India&#8217;s culture, history, traditional knowledge systems, health and wellness, and traditional knowledge systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33113\" width=\"1033\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vns_.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lal-bahadur-shastri-international-airport-lbsi\">Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (LBSI) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The early 1950s are the beginning of the history of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (LBSI Airport). Originally called Varanasi Airport, it operated as a domestic gateway for major Indian cities and connected Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport had a large restoration and growth project in 2005. The terminal building was refurbished and expanded to house more people. Modern amenities and services at the airport have enhanced the entire travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lal_Bahadur_Shastri_Airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport<\/a> was given the name in 2006 to pay homage to the late Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The Varanasi-born Shastri, who held the office of Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966, was a key figure in India&#8217;s war for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passenger traffic, both domestic and foreign, has steadily increased since the airport&#8217;s development. Further, Airlines that fly out of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport link Varanasi to several local locations, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, as well as international locations Bangkok, Kathmandu, and Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport is constantly being improved and expanded to accommodate the growing number of travelers and adhere to global standards. Subsequently, it supports the growth of the local economy and boosts tourism in Varanasi. Further, the surrounding areas act as an essential transit hub for the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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