Thiruvananthapuram Airport Receives Conditional Environmental Clearance for ₹8,707-Crore Expansion

Quick Brief
The Thiruvananthapuram airport expansion project, valued at ₹8,707 crore, has been granted conditional environmental clearance. This major development aims to significantly elevate the facility's overall passenger and cargo handling capabilities.
What Happened?
The ₹8,707-crore Thiruvananthapuram airport expansion initiative has secured a conditional environmental clearance from regulatory authorities.
Why It Matters
The upgrade is designed to substantially increase the aviation facility's annual throughput, paving the way for regional economic growth and improved transportation infrastructure to accommodate future traffic demands.
Key Facts
- The project carries an estimated cost of ₹8,707 crore.
- Conditional environmental clearance has been officially granted for the expansion.
- The upgrade is intended to raise passenger-handling capacity to 27 million passengers per annum.
- Cargo-handling capacity is targeted to reach 0.42 million tonnes per annum.
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