Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 28, 2026) formally inaugurated Delhi-Nationwide Capital Area’s second airport at Jewar, Noida, marking a significant increase to regional connectivity and infrastructure.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister mentioned the launch signaled the start of a transformative part for each the state and the nation. “Right this moment we’re beginning a brand new chapter for a developed Uttar Pradesh and a developed India,” he mentioned.
The graduation of flights on the airport is but to be introduced.
Designed because the Nationwide Capital Area’s second airport, the undertaking includes an funding of ₹11,200 crore. In its first part, it can deal with 12 million passengers yearly with a single runway, whereas the long-term plan envisions a capability of 70 million passengers per 12 months and as much as six runways.
He underscored that the undertaking would unlock recent alternatives for farmers, small and medium enterprises, and the youth in western Uttar Pradesh. “Flights from right here will join on to the world, and the airport will stand as a logo of a developed Uttar Pradesh retreating,” he mentioned, congratulating the individuals of the State, notably these in western U.P.
The PM mentioned the Noida airport will serve an unlimited catchment spanning Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Etawah, Bulandshahr and Faridabad, considerably increasing connectivity throughout the area.
Mr. Modi mentioned the continuing world state of affairs stays a trigger for concern, pointing to the battle in West Asia that has continued for over a month and disrupted provides of important commodities akin to meals, petrol, diesel, fuel and fertilisers in a number of international locations.
Noting that India imports a big share of its crude oil and fuel from the area, he mentioned the federal government is working to cushion the influence on residents. “Each doable step is being taken to make sure that the burden of this disaster doesn’t fall on atypical households and farmers,” he mentioned.
He appealed to the individuals to face this disaster with a relaxed thoughts and persistence, calling it the best power of Indians.
The PM mentioned that the federal government has additional expanded the low-cost flying scheme known as UDAN and accredited Rs 29,000 crore beneath which 100 new airports and 200 new helipads will likely be inbuilt smaller cities. The expansion within the aviation sector additionally creates large alternatives for the youth, together with pilots, cabin crew, and upkeep professionals, he mentioned, together with in Upkeep, Restore, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, noting that 85 per cent of Indian plane nonetheless must go overseas for MRO companies and right now a basis of 1 such facility for plane was additionally laid at Noida airport.
The newly constructed Noida Worldwide Airport, on the eve of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Picture: Handout by way of PTI
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have been additionally current on the event.
Mr. Naidu mentioned that Noida Worldwide Airport will likely be developed as an aerotropolis and never simply an airport.
“It is a second of nice happiness not just for Jewar, Uttar Pradesh or Delhi-NCR, however for your complete nation,” he mentioned, including that the nationwide capital had acquired “one other heartbeat” with the event of the airport.
The primary part of the airport, with its 4 km-long runway, constructed at a value of round ₹11,200 crore, is totally outfitted for worldwide air journey,” Mr. Naidu mentioned.
The Minister mentioned that the air cargo companies from the airport will be certain that domestically manufactured merchandise will have the ability to attain all over the world. He added that plane upkeep, restore and overhaul amenities unfold over 40 acres will guarantee jobs for the native individuals.
He additionally highlighted the influence of the UDAN scheme in boosting the aviation sector and mentioned it has been additional strengthened for the following decade.
“The advantages of Jewar airport will attain the widespread residents of the nation, as a result of for the Prime Minister, the widespread citizen is particular,” he mentioned.
(with inputs from PTI, ANI)
Revealed – March 28, 2026 01:06 pm IST
