Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,869.65 crore project to expand Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 2,869.65 crore project to expand Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The development includes constructing a new terminal, extending the runway, and expanding the apron. The project aims to enhance the airport's passenger handling capacity from 3.9 million to 9.9 million passengers annually and reflects Varanasi's rich cultural heritage.