Patna: The long-awaited new terminal of Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is in any case in a position and set to be inaugurated via Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29. Built at Rs 1,400 crore, the cutting-edge facility spans 65,155 sq. meters, a number of occasions the dimensions of the prevailing terminal.
The new terminal boasts 54 check-in counters, 5 aerobridges, 8 X-ray luggage scanners, 5 luggage conveyor belts, multi-level automotive parking, a VIP living room, cafeterias, and business areas. Designed to deal with 4,500 passengers day by day, the terminal will building up annual capability from 25 lakh to 1 crore. Daily flight operations are anticipated to upward push from 34 to 75.
The architectural design attracts inspiration from Madhubani artwork and Nalanda University, with stunning depictions of Chhath Puja, Lord Buddha, Mahavira, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara, giving the terminal a uniquely Bihari soul. A hanging 100-foot-tall tricolour now graces the airport premises, whilst a devoted space will pay tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan.
On the similar day, PM Modi may also lay the basis stone for the impending Bihta Airport, positioned 35 km from Patna. Designed for better airplane, the brand new airport will span 68,000 sq. meters over 116 acres, with the capability to care for 3,000 passengers in step with hour and 50 lakh yearly.
Prime Minister may also release and lay the basis and inauguration for over 16 mega initiatives value Rs 50,000 crore.
The Prime Minister will lay the basis of Nabinagar Thermal Power Plant, Aurangabad – Rs 29,947.91 crore. It will generate 1,500 MW, turning into NTPC’s second-largest energy plant in Bihar.
He may also inaugurate the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi four-lane freeway (Rs 5519 crore), NH-27 Gopalganj grade development (249 crore), Sasaram–Anugrah Narayan Road computerized rail signalling (Rs 43 crore), 3rd railway line between Son Nagar–Muhammadganj (65 km) value Rs 1,338 crore, hostel and group of workers quarters at JNV Jehanabad (Rs 8 crore).