Karan Adani: Lucknow Airport T3 phase 1 to create 13,000 jobs

14 Mar 2024 CW Team

The inauguration of Integrated T3 at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) in Lucknow was conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10. According to PTI, Adani Airport Holdings stated that the construction cost amounted to Rs 24 billion and it has the capacity to accommodate 4,000 passengers during peak hours, catering to both domestic and international flights.

Karan Adani, the Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, informed NDTV that Phase 1 of the Lucknow Airport Terminal 3 (T3) project is expected to generate employment for 13,000 individuals directly and indirectly. He further mentioned during the project launch that upon completion of the master plan, the terminal is anticipated to provide employment for 40,000 to 50,000 people.

Regarding the airport's operations, Arun Bansal, the Chief Executive Officer of Adani Airports, stated that the Lucknow Airport will operate entirely on green energy. He remarked, We have emphasised digitisation. DigiYatra and self-baggage drops have been made available from Day 1 to facilitate the use of technology in reducing dwell time. Our goal is to alleviate the stress of passengers while navigating through Indian airports. We aim to transform that into enthusiasm. On the aspect of sustainability, Bansal mentioned their collaboration with airlines to incorporate sustainable airline fuel.

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