The scrapping of Parandur airport project: a compilation
The Tamil Nadu government has officially scrapped the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project following years of protests from local farmers. The decision prioritizes the preservation of agricultural land over the expansion of aviation infrastructure.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant political shift in land-use policy and highlights the growing influence of grassroots environmental and agricultural advocacy in regional governance.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led Tamil Nadu government, fulfilling one of its poll promises , has officially announced that the proposed greenfield airport project planned as Chennai’s second airport at Parandur in Kancheepuram district would be dropped. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the decision in the Assembly on August 24, 2026 saying that Chennai needs a second airport, but not at the cost of agricultural land, farmers’ livelihoods.
The Parandur project, estimated to cost around ₹27,400 crore, was planned across 3,000 acres of fertile agricultural lands and was expected to eventually handle up to 100 million air passengers a year.
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