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PM Modi Inaugurates Noida International Airport Phase 1, Hails 'New Chapter of Viksit Bharat'

The Rs 11,200 crore airport aims to boost economic growth, create jobs for youth and farmers, and enhance trade and investment in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

  • On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, built under a Public-Private Partnership model for the Delhi-NCR region.
  • Developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,200 crore, the facility reflects infrastructure-driven growth as Modi credited the Centre's "visionary leadership" for expanding the state's aviation sector.
  • The cargo terminal is designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, with capacity scalable up to 18 lakh metric tonnes, creating opportunities for youth and farmers in Agra, Mathura, and Ghaziabad.
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the airport serves as a "launchpad" for the state's economic growth, aiming to boost investment and trade while strengthening global identity.
  • Officials plan to evolve the site into a major global aviation hub by expanding from one runway to multiple, supporting the Viksit Uttar Pradesh and Viksit Bharat campaign to create a developed nation.
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Zoom News broke the news in on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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