Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 20th October. The inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport will be marked by the landing of the inaugural flight at the airport from Colombo, Sri Lanka, carrying Sri lankan delegation of over hundred Buddhist Monks & dignitaries. The Airport has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 260 crore, to facilitate domestic & international pilgrims to visit the Mahaparinirvana sthal of Lord Buddha. It will serve nearby districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is an important step in boosting the investment & employment opportunities in the region.