Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans new airport site near Chennai after govt cancels Parandur project; sparks row
Tamil Nadu plans to identify an alternative site for a new international airport near Chennai after dropping the proposed Parandur project. The move follows concerns over agricultural land, environmental impact, and livelihoods, while sparking political clashes between the TVK and the DMK.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay is planning to establish a new international airport near Chennai, following the cancellation of the Parandur airport project. The state government is exploring alternative locations, including expanding the existing Chennai Meenambakkam airport and sites in Chengalpattu and Hosur. The Airports Authority of India will assess the feasibility of these locations before the Tamil Nadu government decides on the best site.
The decision comes after significant concerns were raised by residents about the Parandur project, including threats to agricultural land, environmental impacts, and displacement of local communities. CM Vijay expressed his solidarity with those protesting the project in Parandur and surrounding villages, emphasizing the importance of balancing the city's growing demands for an airport with the need to protect local livelihoods and the environment.
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