The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee dedicated to the nation a new Integrated Terminal Building of Swami Vivekananda Airport at Raipur today (November 7, 2012). Speaking on the occasion, he wished the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India all success in their endeavours for building state-of-the-art infrastructure in the country. He expressed the hope that the terminal would not only support growth and prosperity of Chhattisgarh but also that of the country as a whole.

The President said that it is of critical importance that airports are built across India that conform to international standards and are safe, efficient, comfortable as well as convenient to passengers. He also said that airports serve as gateways to the country and are economic magnets which help further development and growth of the region where they are located.

This release issued at 1645 hrs.