Parandur Airport Project to Be Dropped by Tamil Nadu Government, Announces CM Vijay

Parandur airport project to be dropped by Tamil Nadu government, announces CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu drops Parandur airport project; CM announces Terminal 5 development at Chennai airport and identifies alternative sites.

TN govt drops Parandur airport plan, seeks alternative site

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay made the official announcement in the State Assembly noting that the government is seeking to avoid the displacement of residents and loss of agricultural land

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay scraps Parandur airport project amid protests; announces 3-free cooking gas cylinders

Former Chief Minister MK Stalin's government had proposed the now-scrapped Parandur airport project in 2022. However, it was opposed by locals, and Vijay's TVK had also raised concerns over it.

TN CM Vijay Announces That TVK Govt Will Abandon the Plans to Set Up a New Airport in Parandur

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced that his government would abandon steps taken to establish a new airport at Parandur, saying the project would affect agricultural land and disrupt the livelihoods of farmers and residents. India News | TN CM Vijay Announces That TVK Govt Will Abandon the Plans to Set Up a New Airport in Parandur.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces that TVK govt will abandon the plans to set up a new airport in Parandur

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision came after listening to grievances from protesting farmers and residents. The Chief Minister stated the project would negatively affect agricultural land and livelihoods. He emphasized the need for an alternative location with minimal disruption. Vijay affirmed his support for farmers protecting their agricultural land.

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