IN PICS: Check Out Chennai Airport's New Terminal Building Before PM Modi Inaugurates It On April 8

PM Narendra Modi is set to travel to Tamil Nadu to inaugurate the new integrated terminal building of Chennai Airport on April 8.

The terminal has been designed to handle a capacity of 35 Million passengers per annum

In a series of tweets, Ministry of Civil Aviation said, "The new integrated terminal building at #ChennaiAirport, spanning an area of 2,20,972 sqm., is set to cater to the growing air traffic in the state of Tamil Nadu." (Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI)

The air terminal is also a reflection of government's commitment towards providing high-quality infrastructure to travellers (Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI)

The terminal with the annual passenger handling capacity of 35 Million passengers per annum is expected to provide the modern facility at the Chennai Airport will improve air travel experiences for all (Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI)

The new terminal is a striking reflection of the local Tamil culture, incorporating traditional features such as the Kolam (a pattern or design drawn in front of South Indian homes), Saree, Temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings (Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI)

The baggage point of the airport has been designed to give a royal gold finish (Credit:Twitter/PIBChennai)