Tamil Nadu's Parandur Airport: Minister Sengottaiyan Highlights Wetland Constraints

The Parandur airport project, situated near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Minister P. Sengottaiyan addressed the issue in a recent briefing, stating that the proposed runway cannot be constructed over existing lakes. He emphasized that waterbodies and wetlands in the region must be considered separately from the land allocated for the airport and the adjacent SIPCOT industrial park. This clarification underscores the need for compliance with environmental regulations and may affect the project’s timeline. The government will now reassess the site plan to ensure that development proceeds without compromising the ecological balance.