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inaugural flight to Ayodhya. This is a proud moment for us and Indigo. We hope your journey with us is safe and pleasant," the Captain of the Indigo flight Ashutosh Shekhar said while welcoming the passengers onboard the aircraft.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham. The airport will boost connectivity to the holy city and provide better opportunities for tourism and business activities while generating new employment opportunities. The project of Ayodhya Airport was initiated by the Airports Authority of India in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding entered into with the Government of Uttar Pradesh in April of the preceding year.
The cutting-edge airport was constructed at a total expenditure exceeding ₹1450 crore. The terminal building of the airport spans an impressive 6500 square meters, designed to cater to approximately one million passengers on an annual basis. The exterior of the terminal building showcases architectural elements reminiscent of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
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