By- Srushti sharma
Ayodhya, one of the holiest cities in India and the state of Uttar Pradesh, is all set to get its first international airport
The airport would further help in promoting the pilgrimage site and give a boost to tourism in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly built Ayodhya Airport on December 30.
Phase 1 of the state-of-the-art airport is developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,450 crore.
The airport's terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.
Terminal Building depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir of Ayodhya.
The interiors of the terminal Building are decorated with local art, paintings and murals depicting the life of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
The airport will improve connectivity in the region, leading to a boost in tourism, business activities and employment opportunities, PMO said.
PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of a greenfield township in Ayodhya being developed at a cost of more than Rs 2180 crore.
PM Modi will also flag off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat trains.
Maharishi Valmiki is credited for writing the epic Ramayana.