The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government has announced that it will not proceed with the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport project. The decision was made on June 21, 2026.
Following this announcement, the TVK government stated it is exploring alternative locations for Chennai's second airport.
The report regarding these developments was published by The News Minute on June 21, 2026, at 12:29 pm. Nithesh Kumar from The News Minute conducted ground reporting in Parandur to examine the controversy surrounding the project and its implications for governance and public consent.
Local residents, farmers, and environmental groups argued against the project during the period leading up to the announcement. These stakeholders stated that the proposed development would affect fertile agricultural land and a network of water bodies in the region.
The decision comes after years of sustained opposition from local residents, farmers, and environmental groups who raised concerns regarding the impact on agriculture and water resources.