The first Integrated Terminal developed by Adani Group at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport will pave way for Uttar Pradesh's journey towards trillion-dollar economy, twitted Karan Adani on his X account (formerly known as twitter)
Today, Terminal 3 opens at CCSIA, making history on UP's journey to a trillion-dollar economy. Inside the first Integrated Terminal developed by #Adani echoes Aminabad, Hazratganj & the sacred Ganga to welcome passengers in Andaz-E-Lucknow. Another world-class airport for #India! pic.twitter.com/6hMoltGsH9
During the inauguration ceremony held on Sunday, Karan Adani highlighted that the construction of the terminal will help in creating over 13,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.
He further mentioned that the company's sustainability features will safeguard the environment along with the expansion plans.
"While we expand we keep in mind the environment. We take pride in our commitment to environmental sustainability," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the terminal at CCSIA. In his address he emphasized that Rs 34,000 crore worth developmental projects are being inaugurated which is meant for the ease and convenience of Indians.
"The projects we had announced in 2019 were not merely for elections. Those projects have all become realities," he added.
Narendra Modi said that Uttar Pradesh is being recognized by large number of investors for developing large infrastructure projects.
The terminal constructed at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore will handle both domestic and international flights. It has a capacity to hold 4,000 passengers during peak hours, according to a press release.
Phase 1 of the terminal will cater to 8 million passengers per annum and after the completion of Phase 2, it will cater to 13 million passengers per annum.
The travel experience of the passengers will be enhanced with technologies such as DigiYatra, common use self-service kiosks, automated tray retrieval systems and advanced baggage screening machines, it said.
The Adani Group entered into airport sector by becoming the highest bidder for the operation, management and development of six airports in Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram.
It also signed concession agreements with the Airport Authority of India for all the six airports.
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