Tamil Nadu CM Drops Plan for Second Chennai Airport at Parandur, New Site to be Identified

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu stated that the plan to build a second airport at Parandur, a suburb of Chennai, will be abandoned. He added that the government will identify a new location after consulting relevant stakeholders. The decision comes amid concerns over environmental impact and rising costs. The Parandur site had been favored for its proximity to the capital city, but the project has faced opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The government will now explore alternative sites that can accommodate the growing air traffic demands of Chennai.