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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces that TVK govt will abandon the plans to set up a new airport in Parandur

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision came after listening to grievances from protesting farmers and residents. The Chief Minister stated the project would negatively affect agricultural land and livelihoods. He emphasized the need for an alternative location with minimal disruption. Vijay affirmed his support for farmers protecting their agricultural land.

ANI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced that his government would abandon steps taken to establish a new airport at Parandur, saying the project would affect agricultural land and disrupt the livelihoods of farmers and residents.



Speaking in the Assembly, Vijay said Chennai's Meenambakkam airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), currently has the capacity to handle 30 million passengers annually. He said a new airport was needed considering the city's growing requirements, industrial development and increasing cargo transportation.



However, the Chief Minister said the new airport should be located at a place where agricultural land and residential areas are minimally affected.

Vijay said he had already opposed the Parandur airport project at a public meeting in Vikravandi in October 2024, while stressing that he supported industrial development and the role of airports in it.



"However, this project should not be located in Parandur. The government must reconsider this project," he said, adding that an alternative location should be identified where minimum agricultural land is affected and people's livelihoods are not disrupted.



He said detailed consultations were held with senior officials and experts regarding the establishment of a new airport.



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"To fulfill the promise I made to the people that day… the steps taken to establish a new airport in Parandur will be abandoned by this government," Vijay said.



In April 2025 the Civil Aviation Minstry had granted the 'in-Principle' approval for setting up 'of an International Greenfeld Airport at Parandur, Kancheepuram District.

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