PM Modi inaugurates Kushinagar intl airport
The new airport in UP is built at an estimated cost of `260 crore as a part of the government's endeavor to connect Buddhist pilgrimage sites around the world
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Kushinagar (UP): Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a new international airport at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and said that his government has taken a number of steps to instill new energy in the aviation sector.
Kushinagar is the final resting place of Gautama Buddha where he attained Mahaparinirvana after his death and is among the most important pilgrim spots for Buddhists. The new airport, built at an estimated cost of Rs 260 crore, is part of the government's endeavor to connect Buddhist pilgrimage sites around the world. After inaugurating the airport, Modi said that it will boost connectivity and tourism, while also helping develop an entire economic ecosystem in the region and create new job opportunities.He said that the government's special attention to the development of places associated with Lord Buddha and developing Kushinagar are among the top priority areas for the UP and central governments.
Referring to the recent decision to privatise Air India, Modi said that the country has taken a big step related to Air India so that its aviation sector should run professionally, and convenience and safety should be given priority. "This step will give new energy to the aviation sector of India," the PM said and also referred to the reforms related to the opening of defence airspace for civil use.On the newly launched 'PM Gatishakti- National Master Plan', Modi said this will not only improve the governance, but it will also be ensured that whether it is road, rail, or plane, they support each other and increase each other's capacity.
