 A glorious story of New India is being scripted through the guidance of our ronorable Prime Minister Shri Mareendra Modi. Holistic connectivity infrastructure is being developed across India under PM Gatishakthi, National Master Plan. Next generation infrastructure or multimodal connectivity. And Tamil Nadu is also witnessing the transformation. Chennai, its capital city, has been experiencing rising air passenger traffic as it attracts tourists to its ancient temples, beaches, and world-class healthcare facilities. To cater to this, the government of India is utilising the land resourcefully at Chennai International Airport that is built on the least amount of land amongst six major metro airports in India. A new integrated terminal building constructed at a cost of 1,260 crores is being inaugurated today. As part of the airport modernisation project, old terminal T2 of 30,000 square meters area that had limited capacity is giving way to a more spacious multi-level building of 1,36,000 square meter area. This will take the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 2.3 crore to 3 crore. In future, the airport capacity will soon rise to 3.5 crore passengers per annum. Over and above the existing capacity of Chennai airport, the spacious new terminal building will serve 3,200 passengers during peak hour with 100 additional check-in counters, 30 more frisking booths, 108 immigration counters and 22 elevators and escalators. The airport provides flyers with quick, hassle-free and comfortable experience. The new terminal takes design cues from rich Tamil culture while its roof is inspired from sari pleats of the Bharatanatyam dance costume. Its flooring showcases traditional kolam patterns, murals and wall arts installed here depict local art and culture. The modernised Chennai International Airport is adding another chapter to the inspirational saga of New India.