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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Harni airport in Vadodara

"I am happy that two airports in India have joined the green movement - one in Kochi and the other one in Vadodara," PM Narendra Modi said at the inauguration.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vadodara and inaugurated the international terminal at Harni airport on Saturday.

He also expressed happiness that the Harni airport was a green airport. "I am happy that two airports in India have joined the green movement - one in Kochi and the other one in Vadodara," Modi said.

"The new aviation policy, released under this government, looks at growth of the aviation sector. We have limitless opportunities when it comes to tourism in India. I am sure that Vadodara will contribute to that a lot. Air connectivity is vital from point of view of tourism sector growth; better air connectivity means more tourists and better economic growth," said Modi

The state-of-the-art terminal, built at the cost of Rs 160 crore, is spread over 18,120 sq mt and can handle 700 passengers (domestic plus international) per hour. It will have 18 check-in counters. The airport is located in Harni area on the outskirts of Vadodara. 

He also said that India's first Railway University will be in Vadodara. "​Many innovations have happened in the world; Rail is old, but we need to bring new technology to the Railways. India's first Railway University will be in Vadodara, imagine the contribution the region is making," said PM.

The PM will also attend a programme to distribute artificial limbs and other implements to more than 8000 'Divyangs' (disabled persons) in the city. 

This was Modi's first visit to Vadodara after becoming PM in May 2014. In last Lok Sabha elections, Modi got elected from both Vadodara and Varanasi seats, but he retained latter.

After the function, Modi will head to Navlakhi ground, where artificial limbs, tri-cycles and other assistive devices will be distributed to over 8000 'Divyangs'. The event has been jointly organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Kanpur-based Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), and Vadodara district administration, stated a government release. This will be Modi's fourth visit in last three months to his home state, where Assembly elections are due next year.

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