Prime Minister of India inaugurates Kushinagar International Airport

Kushinagar International Airport was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on October 20, 2021. The new airport was built at an estimated cost of Rs 2.6 billion. The terminal building is spread across 3,600 square metres and can handle 300 passengers during peak hours. The airport will boost connectivity and tourism, while also helping develop an entire economic ecosystem in the region and creating new job opportunities. Uttar Pradesh now has nine functional airports and will be connected to 75 places.