Question

    In which state was the development of a new greenfield

    airport at Parandur approved by the Union Government's Steering Committee on Greenfield Airports in July 2024?
    A Kerala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Steering Committee on Greenfield Airports granted site clearance to the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) for a greenfield airport at Parandur in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The project, slated to be constructed in four phases at an estimated cost of ₹32,704 crores, aims to accommodate up to 100 million passengers annually, serving as Chennai's secondary airport located 70 km away from the city.

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