Noida Airport Renaming: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, will be named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the renaming, it will be known as Narendra Modi International Airport. The decision has been taken to commemorate PM Modi's 25 years in service.
Announcing the decision after a cabinet meeting, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "The Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh expresses its gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting the state the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to name it Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar," UP CM Yogi Adityanath said after a cabinet meeting.
Praising PM Modi's "uninterrupted 25 years of public service", CM Yogi said that his leadership has taken India to new heights and established the country's new identity on the global stage.
"The Council of Ministers of UP extends its heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi on the completion of 25 years of continuous, dedicated service as the Head of Government. This is a moment of special pride for UP, as PM Modi leads the nation from the sacred soil of this state, serving as a popular public representative and Member of Parliament," the CM said.
"Under his leadership, India has established a new identity on the global stage while preserving its civilizational values," he added.
The state Cabinet also expressed its appreciation for PM Modi's visionary leadership, inspiring guidance and unwavering and continued commitment to the state.
"The impact of PM Modi's vision is visible today across regions ranging from Kashi to the banks of the Ganges. Success has been achieved in bringing every section of society. Under the inspiring guidance of the Honorable Prime Minister, local talent, traditional crafts, and indigenous capabilities have gained new recognition," he said.
"Initiatives like 'Local to Global' and 'One District, One Product' have brought international acclaim to the state's handicrafts. By presenting gifts such as Kashi's 'Gulab Meenakari' to the US President, Nizamabad's black pottery to the Japanese Prime Minister, Kannauj's perfume to the French President, and Lucknow's 'Zari-Zardosi' work to dignitaries, the Prime Minister has elevated the prestige of the state's artisans and craftsmen," CM Yogi added.
Noida International Airport
The Noida International Airport, soon to be renamed as Narendra Modi International Airport, was inaugurated in March this year after procuring an aerodrome licence from the DGCA.
The commercial flight operations began on June 15, with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow becoming the first arrival at the airport. The first passenger departure left for Bengaluru and Lucknow, carrying local farmers who had given up their land for the airport project.
The airport currently has one runway and one passenger terminal with a capacity of 12 million passengers annually. Capacity is expected to rise to 30 million annually after the inauguration of the second phase of the Noida airport.