Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. He also laid the foundation stone of 40 acres of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said that this is a new chapter for Viksit UP, Viksit Bharat campaign.
The Prime Minister added that UP has now emerged as one of the states with the
highest number of international airports in India. He added that this Airport is going to benefit various districts of Western UP, including Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Etawah, and Faridabad.
Prime Minister Modi said that this airport will bring many new opportunities for farmers, small and medium industries, and the youth of western Uttar Pradesh. He expressed hope that the Jewar Airport will also become a symbol of Uttar Pradesh’s progress and development.