In light of protecting agricultural lands and local livelihoods, the Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to move away from the highly debated project of Parandur airport to seek a better site.
Earlier reporting noted: He said the government will select an alternative site that “minimises the damage to agricultural land” and does not affect people’s livelihoods. Earlier reporting noted: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans new international airport near Chennai after scrapping Parandur project The C Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government is planning to set up a new international airport near Chennai, according to the Industries Policy Note. In order to overcome current capacity issues without affecting the community, the state is now diverting attention to the already existing hub. As per the state’s Industries Policy Note, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has designed a plan for structural improvements. “A few suitable alternative sites have been selected for the new airport without impacting agricultural lands and residences. The announcement comes after the Tamil Nadu government dropped the proposed Greenfield International Airport at Parandur in Kancheepuram district following opposition over environmental and livelihood concerns.
Earlier reporting noted: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay drops Parandur airport plan, sparks political slugfest Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced that his government would drop the Parandur airport project, triggering a political slugfest in the state, with the main Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ( DMK ) slamming the move and staging a walkout from the state assembly.
the administration believes that a second international airport is necessary for sustainable industrial development While the optimisation process is taking place at the existing Chennai International Airport. Technical suitability check : The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will conduct a thorough study before signing an agreement with the government.
