The New Chennai Airport Is A Mark Of The Rich Culture Of Tamil Nadu!

The New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of the Chennai International Airport, a building constructed at a cost of Rs 1,260 crore that would increase passenger throughput, was officially opened on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) was specially created to highlight the state's rich cultural history.

"The airport's ability to serve passengers will go from 23 million passengers per year (MPPA) to 30 MPPA with the installation of this new integrated terminal building. The new terminal is an impressive representation of the local Tamil culture, including customary components like the Kolam, saree, temples, and other things that emphasise the surrounding environment "claimed the administration.

Each and every design incorporated into the structure was carefully considered. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the ceilings are decorated with theme lights that mirror the South Indian Kolam (Rangoli) patterns, the columns are shaped to resemble palm trees, and the roof design is inspired by Bharatnatyam.

The statement said, "The wavy roofing of NITB resembles the pleated clothing that fans out nicely during dancer movements of the traditional state dance style Bharatnatyam."

Among those attending were Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Governor R. N. Ravi of Tamil Nadu, and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

The PM was spotted walking through the terminal with Stalin, holding the CM's hand as they both grinned and exchanged pleasantries.

The new integrated terminal building covers 2,20,972 sqm of space. The terminal building will be able to accommodate the state of Tamil Nadu's increasing aviation traffic.

The integrated terminal building pays homage to the local Tamil culture by displaying kolams, sarees, and temples, among other customary items. According to accounts, the ceilings are decorated with lights that mimic the Kolam patterns. Moreover, stainless steel champagne strip construction gives the pillars and columns a golden gloss.

The Skylight, which uses natural light to brighten the inside of the structure and lowers the terminal's energy use, is another important aspect of the terminal. According to the article, 11 carry-on automated tray retrieval systems (ATRS) and 33 remote boarding gates will make the security screening procedure run more smoothly. The self-baggage drop stations that scan boarding passes will also aid in speedy check-in procedures.

The new terminal is in compliance with GRIHA standards, or Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. The environmental performance of structures and ecosystems is assessed using this grading system.

Phase I of the project comprises 100 cutting-edge check-in stations to hasten departure. These countertops have robust acrylic construction and vivid color tones. Moreover, self-service luggage drop kiosks will make check-in simple.