Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) extended the licence of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

The total duration of the licence of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport is five years now.

Also Read | Nalanda University Bihar: International Ambassadors Hail Inauguration of Historical Nalanda University, Says ‘Very Happy and Honoured’.

Airport Director Vinod Kumar has expressed gratitude to the DCGA authorities for extending the licence of the airport.

"Earlier, the DGCA has given us a license for six months. But earlier, this month, they came for an inspection and it is a matter of happiness that they have extended our license for four and a half more years. In total, the duration is now five years. Also, with this extension, we are expanding the facilities for the passengers too.

Also Read | Offshore Wind Energy Project in India: VGF Scheme for One GW Offshore Wind Energy Projects in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu Approved by Union Cabinet.

Meanwhile, he also spoke on the issue of the declining number of tourists in the city and referred to it as a misleading fact.

Speaking on the issue of decreased passengers, he asserted, "There has been a misleading advertisement about decreased numbers of passengers. Before the elections, we were operating almost 14-15 flights and the number is the same after the results too. The number of passengers hasn't decreased. Although there is little decrease due to the scorching heat we hope that number will get revived after the elections."

Earlier, on May 31, it was reported that despite the ongoing heatwave in several parts of the country, there has been a significant increase in the number of devotees on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Devotees are spotted with umbrellas standing in a long queue and eagerly waiting for their turn to get a sight of 'Ramlala'.

When asked, they expressed that the heat could not prevent them from seeking Ramlala's blessings. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)