SDB will be a global centre for trading of both rough and polished diamonds as well as jewellery. Bourse will comprise state of the art ‘Customs Clearance House’ for Import – Export; Jewellery mall for retail jewellery business and facility of International Banking and Safe Vaults
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, December 16, 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat in Gujarat on 17 December. On 17th December, at around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building at Surat Airport. At around 11:15 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB).
PM in Surat
Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Surat Airport.
The Terminal building is equipped to handle 1200 Domestic passengers and 600
International passengers during peak hours and has provision for further increasing
the peak hour capacity to 3000 passengers with annual handling capacity increasing
to 55 lakh passengers. The terminal building, as it is the gateway to Surat City, has
been designed with its local culture and heritage ensuring that the essence should
reflect both in interior and exterior, creating a sense of place for the visitors. The
façade of the upgraded terminal building aims to enrich the passenger experience
with the rich and traditional woodwork of the old houses of the ‘Rander’ region of
Surat City. The GRIHA IV compliant New Terminal Building of the airport is equipped
with various sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System, Canopies
for energy saving, Low Heat Gain Double Glazing Unit, Rain Water Harvesting, water
treatment plant, Sewage treatment plant and use of recycled water for landscaping
and solar power plant among others.
PM will also inaugurate Surat Diamond Bourse. It will be the World’s largest and
modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business. It will be a global
centre for trading of both rough and polished diamonds as well as jewellery. Bourse
will comprise state of the art ‘Customs Clearance House’ for Import – Export;
Jewellery mall for retail jewellery business and facility of International Banking and
Safe Vaults.
Surat Airport Declared as an International Airport
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport.
Surat Airport will not only become a gateway for international travelers but also
facilitate seamless export-import operations for the thriving diamond and textile -
industries. This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic
potential, making Surat a key player in the international aviation landscape and
fostering a new era of prosperity for the region.
Surat, a rapidly growing city in India, has demonstrated remarkable economic
prowess and industrial development. Elevating Surat Airport to international status is
paramount for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and
bolstering diplomatic ties. With a surge in passenger traffic and cargo operations, the
airport international designation will provide a crucial impetus for regional
development.
