Surat International Airport's capacity to triple with new terminal inauguration today

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New Surat airport: In a significant development for Surat Airport, Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), has announced that the airport's overall capacity will see a threefold increase with the inauguration of its new terminal building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to unveil the terminal during his day-long visit to Surat on December 17.

Speaking ahead of the inauguration, Chairman Sanjeev Kumar highlighted the strategic importance of the new terminal, stating, "The capacity of Surat airport will increase three times once this new terminal becomes operational. Prime Minister Modi ji has given this airport the status of an international airport, and the Union cabinet has approved it.

Surat is one of the biggest business hubs globally, and this new terminal will connect people across the globe...Also, in the process, the Surat city will get further facelift." Also Read | Surat Diamond Bourse LIVE updates: PM Modi to inaugurate world's largest diamond hub, new Surat Airport terminal today The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved the proposal to declare Surat Airport as an international airport. This move is expected not only to make Surat a gateway for international travelers but also to streamline export-import operations for the thriving diamond and textile industries.

Also Read | Surat Diamond Bourse: PM Modi to inaugurate world's largest workspace, even bigger than Pentagon. 5 things to know The Surat Airport expansion, undertaken at a cost of ₹353 crore, aims to meet the growing demands of passenger traffic and cargo operations.