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Vijay Govt Scraps Parandur Airport Plan Amid Opposition; New Site Search Underway
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the TVK government will abandon plans for the greenfield airport at Parandur near Chennai.
- •The decision follows sustained opposition from local residents and environmental activists regarding the controversial project.
- •Vijay emphasized the need for new aviation infrastructure due to Chennai airport's 30 million annual passengers but stressed it must not harm farmers or local communities.
- •He criticized the previous government for not considering residents' concerns and affirmed his support for the people of Parandur.
- •The government has identified a few alternative locations and will announce a detailed plan after thorough analysis of the shortlisted sites.
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The new Chennai airport's location has not yet been finalised, but the government has identified a few potential sites and will announce the detailed plan after a thorough analysis.
The government has held consultations with senior officials to identify an alternative location for a new airport. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay stated that any new airport must be developed without negatively affecting farmers, their livelihoods, or local communities.
The decision to scrap the Parandur airport plan means that Chennai's long-term aviation expansion plan is now uncertain, as a new site for a second airport will need to be identified and developed. This comes as the current Chennai airport handles approximately 30 million passengers annually, highlighting the need for expanded aviation infrastructure.
