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Tamil Nadu Drops Parandur Airport Project

TN government cancels Parandur airport plan, Chennai airport to expand

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 cancelled the proposed Parandur airport project.

The project, which aimed to build a second airport for Chennai, has been dropped amid protests.

Instead, the Chennai airport will undergo expansion on its north-west side, with a new terminal being built to handle an additional twenty million passengers annually.

This expansion is expected to increase the airport's capacity and improve its facilities.

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

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

The cancellation of the Parandur airport project is a significant development, as it had been a major infrastructure project for the state.

The Chennai airport expansion is expected to be a major boost to the city's infrastructure and economy.

The expansion of the fareless travel scheme for women is also a significant move, as it aims to improve mobility and accessibility for women in the state.

The Tamil Nadu government's decision to cancel the Parandur airport project and expand the Chennai airport instead is a major shift in its infrastructure development plans.

The government's consideration of new sites for airport development suggests that it is still committed to improving the state's airport infrastructure.

Overall, the cancellation of the Parandur airport project and the expansion of the Chennai airport are significant developments that will have a major impact on the state's infrastructure and economy.

Frequently asked questions

Why was the Parandur airport project cancelled?

The project was cancelled amid protests.

What will happen to the Chennai airport?

The Chennai airport will undergo expansion on its north-west side with a new terminal.

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