PM Modi to Inaugurate Ayodhya Airport on Dec 30

22 Dec 2023 CW Team

In a landmark development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ayodhya Airport on December 30, ushering in a new era of connectivity to the historic city. The timely commencement of operations is poised to precede the highly anticipated unveiling of the Ram Temple, adding symbolic importance to the airport's opening.

The Ayodhya Airport holds strategic significance in enhancing accessibility to the sacred city and accommodating the surge of devotees expected to visit the Ram Temple. The inauguration aligns with the government's commitment to infrastructure development and connectivity enhancement in key cultural and religious hubs across the country.

This modern airport facility is poised to play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and pilgrimage, serving as a gateway for visitors to Ayodhya. The inauguration ceremony, with the Prime Minister in attendance, underscores the government's focus on bolstering regional connectivity and fostering development in culturally significant locations.

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