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Experts say a second airport at Parandur is crucial for Chennai to enhance connectivity and support Tamil Nadu's goal of becoming a $1.5 trillion economy.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Who
experts, K. Phanindra Reddy, J. Krishnan, V.K. Girish Pandian, Vijay Gopalan
What
Experts say a second airport at Parandur is crucial for Chennai to enhance connectivity and support Tamil Nadu's goal of becoming a $1.5 trillion economy.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:09 GMT · 3h 8m ago
Where
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ·
Why
The proposed Parandur airport is seen as vital to attract investments, support exports, and improve Chennai’s global competitiveness, addressing current infrastructure inadequacy.
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The development of a new airport in Chennai could unlock significant economic opportunities and improve the region's competitive standing, potentially accelerating Tamil Nadu's economic growth towards its $1.5 trillion target. Failure to do so could result in lost investment and continued infrastructure strain.

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    Experts emphasize the urgent need for Parandur airport to enhance Chennai's connectivity and support Tamil Nadu's $1.5 trillion economy goal.
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