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Tamil Nadu Drops Parandur Airport Project

Chennai airport to expand, new terminal added. Parandur project scrapped.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 24 August 2026 at 09:55 am
Tamil Nadu Drops Parandur Airport Project

The Tamil Nadu government has officially dropped the proposed Parandur airport project.

The decision comes amid protests against the project. Instead, the Chennai airport will undergo expansion on its north-west side with a new terminal.

This expansion aims to handle twenty million additional passengers annually, increasing the airport's capacity to cater to the growing demand for air travel.

The new terminal will be designed to provide a seamless travel experience for passengers, with modern facilities and amenities.

The expansion of the Chennai airport is expected to boost the local economy, creating new job opportunities and stimulating growth in the region.

In addition to the airport expansion, the Tamil Nadu government has also announced the expansion of the fareless travel scheme for women to all government buses.

This scheme, which was initially launched to provide free travel to women on select bus routes, has been well-received by the public and is expected to benefit thousands of women across the state.

The government is currently considering new sites for airport development and will finalize them soon.

The decision to drop the Parandur airport project and expand the Chennai airport instead is seen as a significant development in the state's infrastructure plans.

The expansion of the Chennai airport and the introduction of new airport projects are expected to enhance the state's connectivity and economic growth.

In conclusion, the Tamil Nadu government's decision to drop the Parandur airport project and expand the Chennai airport is a positive step towards improving the state's infrastructure and boosting its economy.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the Parandur airport project?

The Tamil Nadu government has officially dropped the proposed Parandur airport project.

What is the plan for the Chennai airport?

The Chennai airport will undergo expansion on its north-west side with a new terminal to handle twenty million additional passengers annually.

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