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A new international airport in UP’s Kushinagar was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia felicitated Modi in Kushinagar. UP Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries were present.
Speaking on the occasion Prime minister Narendra Modi said , I have been informed that in the next few weeks, SpiceJet is starting a direct flight between Delhi and Kushinagar. This will help local passengers and devotees. The effort will be to have a network of more than 200 airports, heliports and water dome in the nation in the next 3-4 years. Kushinagar International Airport won’t just be mode of air connectivity. Be it farmers, animal keepers, shopkeepers, workers, local industrialists-it’ll benefit all. It’ll create ecosystem of business. Tourism will get maximum benefit, it’ll generate employment for youth here.
PM Modi further stated, Kushinagar International Airport is the result of decades of hopes & expectations. My happiness is two-fold today. As curious about the spiritual journey, I’ve a sense of satisfaction. As a representative of Purvanchal area, it is time for the fulfilment of a commitment:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Kushinagar International Airport. pic.twitter.com/jpwujBQNNK
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2021
“It (Kushinagar International Airport) is a great gesture of PM Modi and especially inviting Srilankan airlines to be the first international carrier to land at Kushinagar International Airport,” said Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa.
One of the greatest gift Srilanka got from India is Budhissim. Hinduism and Budhisim has co-existed. This deep rooted relationship that will further strengthen, Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa told ANI
Reacting to the new airport, People in Thailand normally like to come to India to complete the Buddhist circuit. The Kushinagar International Airport will boost the tourism between Thailand & India, Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India told ANI
