On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Kushinagar International Airport. the inauguration was done in the presence of a special Buddhist delegation from Sri Lanka and also ambassadors of atleast 10-15v countries where Buddhism is preached and practiced.
At the time of inauguration, PM Modi expressed his satisfaction and happiness on the completion of the international airport. “Kushinagar International Airport is the result of decades of expectations & hopes. 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,” said the PM.
Also, the Kushinagar airport will help develop an entire economic ecosystem in this region and also create new job opportunities, PM Modi added.
The airport built at an estimated cost of Rs. 260 crore that will benefit domestic as well as international pilgrims by providing seamless connectivity to the Mahaparinirvana sthal of Lord Buddha..
The upcoming Maryada Puroshottam Shri Ram Airport in Ayodhya and Noida Airport will be international airport, taking the number of international airport in UP upto five. Including the three current airports Varanasi, Kushinagar, Lucknow.