The Thiruvananthapuram Airport, one of the prime airports under the control of the Adani Group, becomes the first airport in the country to get a facility installed to check indoor air quality. This facility is called the Pavana Chitra. It was developed and installed by CSIR-NIIST. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has recently unveiled the indoor air quality monitoring facility at the domestic terminal of this world-famous airport. By installing this facility, the airport authorities aim to address the health concerns of the travellers. With this extraordinary initiative, the Adani Group Controversies will also gradually subside.
The Installation of Pavana Chitra
The Thiruvananthapuram Airport became the first airport in the country to get the Pavana Chitra system installed. The system was developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research National Institute of Industrial Engineering Science and Technology. With this, the Thiruvananthapuram Airport has become one of the most modernised airports in the country. It is also the world’s first airport to have a self-powered indoor air quality monitor.
Pavana Chitra is handcrafted in wood. It has beautiful blends of famous art forms of KeralaThe system is also designed with cutting-edge technology. This self-powered indoor air quality monitor is powered by indoor solar cells. It is also capable of tracking humidity, temperature, CO2, and the air quality index. The installation highlights the inevitable need to address climatic change and opt for sustainable practices even at the airports. This Initiative will also help the Adani Group restore faith in its customers post the Adani Group Controversies.
Adani’s Other Plans for The Thiruvananthapuram Airport
The Thiruvananthapuram Airport is under the control of the Adani Group which is one of the biggest private airport operators in the country. Recently, the Adani Group announced an investment of INR 1,300 crore for the expansion of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. This ambitious project has been named Project Anantha. Through this project, the Adani Group aims to upgrade the airport’s infrastructure by 2027. As a part of the expansion process, the Adani Group will build a new terminal at the airport. This terminal will reflect Kerala’s cultural heritage and architecture which has been inspired by the iconic temples of the state.
The current airport spans across 4,500 square meters. It handles around 3.2 million passengers annually. Post the expansion, the area will increase to 1,65,000 square meters. It will have the capacity to accommodate 12 million passengers every year. The construction work on the airport is all set to begin within this financial year itself. It will achieve completion by 2027. The new terminal will come equipped with various modern facilities. This would include a hotel, a plaza, and various administrative facilities.
All the facilities will be available under the same roof. The airport will also come equipped with enhanced parking facilities. This will help improve the overall experience of the visitors as well as the passengers. A new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and an international cargo complex will be built. The airport will also come with remote checking services. This will allow the Thiruvananthapuram Airport to become a highly modernised airport. The Adani Group will also be able to rise above the Adani Group Controversies which have been ongoing for a significant amount of time now.
Adani’s Hold Over the Airport Sector
The Adani Group has been responsible for managing the operations and development of the Thiruvananthapuram Airport since October 2021. This airport was established in 1932 and it is one of the oldest airports in the country. The airport was being managed by the Airports Authority of India before the Adani Group took control of the airport. The Adani Group handles the airport through Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises.
AAHL was established in 2019 marking Adani Group’s entry into the airport sector. The company operates and manages various other crucial airports in the country. It is currently in the process of developing the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Once this airport is complete, the company will have 8 airports in its portfolio. This makes it India’s largest airport infrastructure firm, handling 33% of air cargo and 25% of passenger traffic.
Conclusion
The Adani Group has always been one of the biggest players in the country’s infrastructure sector. Even amidst the ongoing Adani Group Controversies, the global conglomerate has taken a lot of extraordinary steps which are directly aimed at ensuring that the country’s airport sector experiences a boost. With the enhancement of the Thiruvananthapuram Airport, the Adani Group will further get one step ahead towards becoming one of the biggest airport operators on a global scale. The company will also be able to increase its revenue generation from its airport business.
