This can create lakhs of employment opportunities both directly and indirectly.
Inaugurating the most modern airport terminal here, the Prime Minister noted that the country’s transport sector has witnessed unprecedented growth in the recent past.
The new initiatives of the government will transform Kerala in to a transport hub. Speaking on airport infrastructure policy Dr Singh said that capacity will be increased to stay ahead of demand and garner maximum share of air traffic in the region.
Dr Singh said that using location advantage of Kerala the centre hopes to give big thrust to the transport infrastructure and connectivity of the state . Union Civil Aviation and Overseas Minister Vayalar Ravi disclosed that Air India headquarters will be shifted from Mumbai to Kochi. He outlined the inherent strength and changing profile of India’s aviation sector.
The new terminal of Thiruvananthapuram airport has a built up area of 32,000 sq.ft with most modern passenger amenities. An investment of 289 crore rupees has been incurred for the project. Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Malayalam daily Kerala Kaumudi the Prime minister highlighted the importance of accuracy and fairness in journalism. Dr Singh noted that if true to their profession journalists can become agents of social change.