PANJIM: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval for naming the Greenfield International Airport as Manohar International Airport – Mopa, as a mark of tribute to late Manohar Parrikar, ex-Defence Minister and four-time Goa Chief Minister.
The consent comes just a day before the airport is set to commence its operation. The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister on December 11.
In a press statement issued by PIB, it is said that the airport is named after Manohar Parrikar in recognition of his contribution in building up modern Goa.
According to PIB, the State cabinet too had taken unanimous decision to name the Greenfield airport as Manohar International Airport.