With the country awaiting the grand opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that he would be inaugurating the newly built Ayodhya Airport on December 30

With the country awaiting the grand opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that he would be inaugurating the newly built Ayodhya Airport on December 30

Here are 10 interesting facts about Ayodhya Airport-

Here are 10 interesting facts about Ayodhya Airport-

1. The airport has been named as Maharshi Valmiki International Airport in honour of the sage Valmiki who is the author of the epic Ramayana

1. The airport has been named as Maharshi Valmiki International Airport in honour of the sage Valmiki who is the author of the epic Ramayana

2. The first phase of the state-of-the-art airport has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore

2. The first phase of the state-of-the-art airport has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore

3. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sq.m., equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually

3. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sq.m., equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually

4. The facade of the terminal building depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir of Ayodhya.

4. The facade of the terminal building depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir of Ayodhya.

5. The interiors of the terminal building are decorated with local art, paintings & murals depicting the life of Lord Ram

5. The interiors of the terminal building are decorated with local art, paintings & murals depicting the life of Lord Ram

6. The terminal building of Ayodhya airport is also equipped with various sustainability features like insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rain water harvesting, landscaping with fountains

6. The terminal building of Ayodhya airport is also equipped with various sustainability features like insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rain water harvesting, landscaping with fountains

7.  It has also been equipped with a water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, solar power plant and many other such features have been provided to meet GRIHA - 5 star ratings

7.  It has also been equipped with a water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, solar power plant and many other such features have been provided to meet GRIHA - 5 star ratings

8. The airport has a 2,200 metres long runway and is suitable for day and night operations as well as during low visibility conditions of more than 550 metres

8. The airport has a 2,200 metres long runway and is suitable for day and night operations as well as during low visibility conditions of more than 550 metres

9. IndiGo would operate the inaugural flight from Delhi to Ayodhya tomorrow and the commercial services will begin from January 6

9. IndiGo would operate the inaugural flight from Delhi to Ayodhya tomorrow and the commercial services will begin from January 6

10. The airport will improve connectivity in the region, leading to a boost in tourism, business activities and employment opportunities

10. The airport will improve connectivity in the region, leading to a boost in tourism, business activities and employment opportunities

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