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NEW DELHI, 5 JANUARY 2024:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”.
Elevating Ayodhya Airport to international status is paramount for realizing Ayodhya’s economic potential and its significance as a global pilgrimage site, opening doors to foreign pilgrims and tourists.
The airport’s name, “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham,” pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, the sage attributed to composing the epic Ramayana, adding a cultural touch to the airport’s identity.
Ayodhya, with its deep cultural roots is strategically positioned to become a key economic hub and pilgrimage site. The airport’s potential to attract international pilgrims and businesses aligns with the city’s historical prominence.
On 30 th December 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with union civil aviation minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated the Ayodhya Dham Airport.
From this month all major airlines will start flight operations from the Ayodhya Dham Airport.
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