MP Urges Civil Aviation Minister to Introduce Direct Flight Between Sri Vijaya Puram and Madurai

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 February 2025

The Hon’ble Member of Parliament for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, has known as for the introduction of a direct flight between Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) and Madurai to reinforce connectivity and ease journey for residents. The MP lately met with the Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu, to place ahead the request.

During the assembly, Mr. Ray emphasised that Madurai serves as an important transit level for individuals from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and neighboring states corresponding to Karnataka. At current, vacationers are pressured to depend on connecting flights through Chennai, which leads to longer journey instances, greater prices, and important inconvenience. A direct flight, he famous, would alleviate these difficulties and supply a seamless journey expertise for residents and guests alike.

The MP additional highlighted Madurai’s significance as a cultural and spiritual hub, attracting hundreds of pilgrims and vacationers yearly. He identified {that a} direct air route between Sri Vijaya Puram and Madurai wouldn’t solely profit the native inhabitants but additionally enhance tourism and financial development in each areas.

The Union Minister of Civil Aviation assured the MP that the request could be examined and given due consideration. Expressing optimism, Mr. Ray mentioned he’s hopeful that the ministry will take swift motion to introduce this much-needed route, bringing important aid and comfort to the individuals of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.