IN PICS: PM Modi To Inaugurate New Integrated Terminal Building At Veer Savarkar International Airport In Port Blair

The New Integrated Terminal Building will have the capability of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually.

The inauguration of this new building is aimed at enhancing connectivity infrastructure, which has been a major focus of the government. The inauguration of the New Integrated Terminal Building, which was built at a cost of around Rs 710 crore, will play an important role in boosting connectivity of the island UT.

The total built-up area of the new building is around 40,800 sqm. Moreover, an Apron suitable for two Boeing-767-400 and two Airbus-321 types of aircraft has also been constructed at Port Blair Airport, which cost Rs 80 Crore. The airport can now allow parking of ten aircraft at a time.

The building has been inspired by nature, and the architectural design of the airport terminal resembles a shell-shaped structure depicting the sea and islands. The new airport terminal building also has a number of sustainability features such as Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, skylights to provide maximum inlet of abundant natural sunlight during day time to reduce artificial light usage inside the building, LED lighting, and low heat gain glazing.

The building also has rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, an on-site sewage treatment plant with 100 percent of treated wastewater reused for landscaping and a 500 KW capacity solar power plant. All these features ensure minimal negative impact on the islands’ environment. It is a gateway to the pristine islands of Andaman and Nicobar. The new building will also boost tourism in the region, as Port Blair is a popular destination for tourists. [All Images Courtesy: PIB/ANI]