Lagatar24 Desk
Chennai, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rs 1,260-crore New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of Chennai International Airport on Saturday.
The NITB was specifically created to highlight the state’s rich cultural legacy.
“The addition of this new integrated terminal building will increase the passenger serving capacity of the airport from 23 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) to 30 MPPA. The new terminal is a striking reflection of the local Tamil culture, incorporating traditional features such as the Kolam, saree, temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings,” the government said.
Each and every design integrated into the building is well thought out.
According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the columns are designed to create the visual effect of a palm tree, ceilings are adorned with motif lights, reflecting the Kolam (Rangoli) patterns of South India, and the roof design is derived from Bharatnatyam,
“The wavy roofing of NITB replicates the pleated costume that fans out attractively during dancer movements of the traditional dance form of the state Bharatnatyam,” it added.
Others in attendance included Chief Minister M K Stalin, Governor R N Ravi of Tamil Nadu, and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia.
