Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), February 8 Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has said that the new terminal building at the Rajahmundry Airport in the East Godavari district will be inaugurated soon, as construction work is progressing rapidly.
The new terminal is being developed with modern facilities to provide greater comfort for passengers, and officials have been directed to expedite the work and complete it by March 31, he said.
"The new terminal at the Rajahmundry Airport is nearing completion and will be inaugurated shortly, as work is progressing at a brisk pace," Naidu said in an official release on Saturday.
The union minister conducted a field-level inspection of the ongoing terminal work and reviewed the progress with officials of the Airports Authority of India and the executing agency, it said.
Designed with contemporary infrastructure, the upcoming terminal is expected to enhance passenger handling capacity and improve the overall travel experience at the regional airport, the release said.
Taking into account the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu, the airport is being developed in a way that reflects the cultural heritage of Rajamahendravaram, he said.
The union minister noted that the airport is being shaped as a key gateway for the people of the Godavari region and to boost regional connectivity.
He further said that the upgraded terminal will give a major push to tourism and economic growth, adding that more flight services to Rajahmundry are expected to be launched soon.