Jyotiraditya M Scindia lays foundation stone for new terminal building at Rajahmundry Airport

Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel laid the foundation stone for new terminal building at Rajahmundry Airport.

The new terminal aims for a 5-star GRIHA rating, combining local art, culture, and sustainable design in a harmonious and environmentally conscious manner. The following are salient features:

• Terminal ensures thermal insulation and energy efficiency.
• LED lighting offers a vibrant and eco-friendly solution.
• Rainwater harvesting system replenishing groundwater and reducing reliance on external water sources.
• Sewage treatment plant enables recycled water for landscaping.
• Designed to be energy efficient as enough provisions have been made for flow of natural light.

Addressing the gathering at the event, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the union government is not working for incremental development but for monumental changes.  As a sign of that, this terminal building will be developed on 17,029 sqm which is 400 times of the existing terminal building. After the expansion, the total area of this building will be 21,094 sqm., capable of serving 2100 passengers which is 10 times of the existing capacity. Shri Scindia assured that after the development of this new terminal building, if demand is there, the union government will set up a new cargo terminal.