PM Modi inaugurates Jodhpur Airport terminal building, launches modified UDAN scheme
Jodhpur, July 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Jodhpur Airport and launched the modified UDAN scheme during his visit to Rajasthan.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma was also present with him on the occasion.
Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Balotra at around 12:15 pm, where he will dedicate, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth approximately ₹1.06 lakh crore.
PM Modi will also address a public gathering in Balotra after unveiling the projects.
Spanning an area of approximately 23,000 square meters, the terminal will be capable of handling a passenger load of 2 million annually. Meanwhile, a provision of approximately ₹28,840 crore has been made to strengthen regional air connectivity over the next 10 years under the UDAN scheme.
According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, the project has been developed at a total cost of ₹480 crore. The new Terminal Building is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually. It is equipped with modern passenger amenities to ensure a seamless and comfortable travel experience.
According to the release, architecturally inspired by Rajasthan's royal heritage, the terminal seamlessly blends traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas with contemporary design. Sustainability has been integral to the terminal's design, with features such as energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, and green building practices aimed at achieving a 5-Star GRIHA rating. The inauguration of the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport will provide a significant boost to tourism, trade, and employment generation in the region.
The press release further noted that in a major boost to the aviation sector, with a particular focus on regional connectivity. This marks a significant leap forward in India's civil aviation landscape and will further advance the vision of "Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik".
With an allocation of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme aims to accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development. It focuses on multiple strategic components designed to ensure comprehensive and sustainable connectivity.
— ANI
Reader Comments
₹28,840 crore for UDAN over 10 years sounds impressive, but will it actually reach remote areas? My village in Rajasthan still has no proper road connectivity. Air travel is a distant dream for most villagers. Hope the execution is better this time.
Impressive to see Indian aviation growing so fast. The 5-star GRIHA rating for sustainability is a global standard. Coming from the US, I can say this is world-class infrastructure. Well done!
Finally some attention to Rajasthan! We've been demanding better airports for years. Balotra projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore is massive. But I hope local businesses and small contractors actually benefit, not just big corporates. 🙏
Love the mix of modern design with traditional jharokhas! That's how you build infrastructure while respecting local culture. Wish we did more of this in the West. The UDAN scheme is brilliant for regional connectivity.
Rajasthan ki shaan badha di! 🚀 Jodhpur airport needed this. But I wonder about the 20 lakh passengers target - are we building capacity faster than demand? Still, better to plan ahead than regret later. UDAN se hamare gaaon tak udaan bharein! ✈️
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