Jodhpur, July 4 -- Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday described the new airport terminal in Jodhpur as a major foundation for the development of Western Rajasthan, stating it will provide a new direction to the region's economy, tourism, trade, and employment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Jodhpur Airport earlier in the day and also launched the modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme during his visit to Rajasthan. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma was also present on the occasion.

Speaking to the media during the Prime Minister's visit to Jodhpur, the Civil Aviation Minister emphasised that the project is more than just a terminal building. He credited Union M...