Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces international airport in Hosur

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 27 announced the plans to set up an international airport in Hosur.

"The proposed airport, with a capacity to handle 30 million passengers per year, will be sprawled over 2,000 acres" Stalin announced in the assembly.

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, in a statement, highlighted the significant economic boost an airport would provide, given Hosur’s strategic proximity to Bengaluru and Chennai, as well as its burgeoning manufacturing ecosystem.

“The announcement of the new airport in Hosur is a monumental step forward for the region. This project will greatly enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth, benefiting not only Hosur but also neighbouring districts such as Dharmapuri and Salem, while also providing a significant boost to various parts of Bengaluru" said Rajaa.

"With Hosur's excellent weather, the new airport will foster a twin-city ecosystem with Bengaluru, propelling growth in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka" said Rajaa.

"Hosur already boasts excellent connectivity to EXIM gateways and is near other major business hubs and industrial clusters, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Sriperumbudur, and Coimbatore. The region has emerged as a nucleus for auto and EV manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, logistics, electronics, and is developing into an IT hub with a planned IT park. Prominent companies such as Tata Electronics, TVS, Ashok Leyland, Titan, and Rolls-Royce (IAMPL) have established significant operations in the area" said Rajaa.

“The establishment of an airport in Hosur will be a game-changer for the region, providing a substantial boost to our infrastructure and economic landscape. The airport will undoubtedly enhance the region's connectivity and attract further investments, solidifying Hosur's position as a major industrial and economic hub,” said Dr J Jeyaranjan, vice chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission. "The new airport will not only bolster connectivity but also contribute to the overall growth and development of Tamil Nadu" he adds.