The proposed second airport near Chennai and the expansion of the existing airport will boost the economic activity in Tamil Nadu and bring in new investments, according to Minister for Industries Thangam Thennarasu. He spoke of the government’s plans in an interview to The Hindu. Excerpts:
Tell us about your recent meeting with Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia
This was a completely business-oriented meeting. We expressed concerns over acquisition of land (especially Defence land). The Union Minister said he would speak to the Ministry of Defence for speedy clearance. We also discussed developing other airports in Tamil Nadu and the second airport in Chennai.
