Madurai airport gets international status

Maduria: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the Union cabinet had approved the declaration of Madurai airport as an international airport. The announcement comes ahead of his visit to Trichy on Wednesday."A significant step for Tamil Nadu's growth and connectivity! The Union cabinet has approved the declaration of Madurai airport as an international airport. This will boost tourism, trade and economic opportunities across southern Tamil Nadu in particular. Madurai, a city celebrated for its timeless culture and spiritual heritage, is set to strengthen its global connect," Modi said in his 'X' post.Representatives of various trade bodies welcomed the announcement fulfilling their long-pending demand, saying it will open new global connectivity for the region and lead to all-round economic prosperity for southern Tamil Nadu.