PM lays foundation stone of new terminal building of Hisar airport worth over ₹410 cr

In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable, and accessible to all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen airport in Hisar, Haryana, worth over Rs 410 crore.

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Addressing the gathering, he extended his greetings to the people of Haryana, acknowledging their strength, sportsmanship, and brotherhood as the defining traits of the state. He expressed his gratitude to the large gathering for their blessings during this busy harvest season.

The Prime Minister paid respectful homage to Guru Jambheshwar, Maharaja Agrasen, and the sacred Agroha Dham. He shared his fond memories of Haryana, particularly Hisar, recalling his time working closely with many colleagues when he was entrusted with the responsibility of the state by his party.

"Today is a significant day for the entire nation as it marks the birth anniversary of the architect of the Constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar," said Modi, highlighting that Babasaheb's life, struggles, and message have been the cornerstone of the government's 11-year journey.

Underlining the launch of flights connecting Haryana to Ayodhya Dham, symbolising the direct link between the sacred land of Shri Krishna and the city of Lord Ram, the Prime Minister announced that flights to other cities will commence soon. He highlighted the foundation stone laying of the new terminal building at Hisar Airport, describing it as a step toward elevating Haryana's aspirations to new heights. He extended his congratulations to the people of Haryana for this significant milestone.

Reiterating his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in airplanes, a vision now being realised across the country, Modi highlighted that in the past 10 years, millions of Indians have experienced air travel for the first time. He noted that before 2014, India had 74 airports, a number achieved in 70 years, while today the number of airports has surpassed 150.