Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport project, to seek alternative site due to opposition
The Tamil Nadu government has scrapped the proposed second airport project at Parandur, Kancheepuram district, following sustained opposition from farmers and environmental concerns. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the decision, citing protests over land acquisition, livelihoods, and the presence of water bodies. The government will now search for an alternative site. While the existing Chennai airport's capacity is being expanded to 55 million passengers with Terminal 3 and the proposed Terminal 5, experts emphasize the need for a second airport as an economic engine for the State's growth.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu government scrapped the Parandur airport project due to farmer protests and environmental concerns.
- Opposition cited issues of land acquisition, impact on livelihoods, and the presence of water bodies.
- The government will now search for an alternative site for Chennai's second airport.
- Experts highlight the crucial need for a second airport to support Chennai's economic growth, despite existing airport expansion.
Exam Facts
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the scrapping of the project.
- The Parandur site was in Kancheepuram district.
- The existing Chennai airport's capacity will expand to 55 million passengers with Terminal 3 and proposed Terminal 5.
- The government had acquired 1,802 acres out of 5,846 acres required for the project.
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