The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”.
Elevating Ayodhya Airport to international status is paramount for realizing Ayodhya's economic potential and its significance as a global pilgrimage site, opening doors to foreign pilgrims and tourists.
The airport’s name, "Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham," pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, the sage attributed to composing the epic Ramayana, adding a cultural touch to the airport's identity.
Ayodhya, with its deep cultural roots is strategically positioned to become a key economic hub and pilgrimage site. The airport's potential to attract international pilgrims and businesses aligns with the city's historical prominence.
प्रभु श्री राम की पावन नगरी अयोध्या को दुनियाभर से जोड़ने के लिए हमारी सरकार कृतसंकल्प है। इसी कड़ी में यहां के एयरपोर्ट को इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट घोषित करने के साथ ही इसका नाम ‘महर्षि वाल्मीकि अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा, अयोध्या धाम’ रखने के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी गई है। यह कदम महर्षि… https://t.co/xhwQQ9gmb1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2024
