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, a Central release said.
The Ayodhya airport, developed at a cost of ₹1,450 crore, will start operations from January 6 and is expected to serve nearly 10 lakh passengers annually. Flights from major cities across India will facilitate devotees' visit to the Ram Temple post its consecration.
PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: PM Modi will also inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station and then flag off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat trains.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT), saying they were trying to take credit for the Ram temple movement based on one remark made by the late Bal Thackeray.