Kushinagar International Airport: On Wednesday, PM Modi inaugurated the new Kushinagar International Airport in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kushinagar is known to be the final resting place of Gautama Buddha where after his death, he attained Mahaparinirvana. It is also the Buddhist circuit’s centre point, which comprises pilgrimage sites at Sarnath, Lumbini, and Gaya. For Buddhists, Kushinagar is among the most important pilgrim spots. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 260 crore, the new international airport is part of the Modi government’s endeavour to link Buddhist pilgrimage sites around the world, a PTI report said. After inaugurating the international airport, the Prime Minister said it will boost tourism and connectivity, while also helping establish an entire economic ecosystem in the region as well as generate new job opportunities.
