CM Vijay says plan for 2nd airport for Chennai at Parandur to be dropped, new location to be proposed

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on Tuesday that the state government will abandon its plan to build a second airport for Chennai at Parandur. The decision comes after significant opposition from local residents in the Parandur region.

Stalin stated that a new location will be proposed for the airport, emphasizing that the site will be chosen where there is no opposition from the people. This move aims to resolve the land acquisition and displacement issues that have plagued the Parandur project.

The proposed airport was intended to alleviate air traffic congestion at Chennai International Airport. However, the project faced widespread protests from villagers in the Parandur area, who raised concerns about land acquisition, environmental impact, and the loss of agricultural land. The government's decision to scrap the Parandur site signals a shift towards a more consensus-driven approach for future infrastructure projects.

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A new airport for Chennai will be proposed at a location where there is no opposition from the people.