New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The civil aviation ministry has given in-principle approval for the proposed airport in Perandur in Tamil Nadu.

It will be the second airport in Chennai.

Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: 5 Terrorists Trapped in 2 Ongoing Gunfights in Udhampur and Kishtwar.

In a post on X, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the Perandur airport represents a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and that the "NDA Govt is committed in further bolstering Tamil Nadu's aviation infrastructure".

The ministry has granted in-principle approval for the new Perandur airport.

Also Read | UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Registration To Begin Soon for 44,000 Vacancies, Know How To Apply, Eligibility Criteria and Other Details.

"Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, growing passenger demand is being addressed by strengthening airport capacity across the country, especially in mega cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai through the development of second airports," he said.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)