PM Modi to inaugurate Noida's Jewar airport, says UP CM Yogi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida international airport at Jewar next month, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said during an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Singapore.Highlighting the state’s aviation infrastructure, Yogi said Uttar Pradesh currently has the highest number of airports in the country and that the upcoming airport at Jewar would be the largest in India. “Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of airports in India. PM Modi will inaugurate Noida International Airport, Jewar, next month. This is about to be the biggest airport in India,” he said.He added, “Uttar Pradesh has it and today Uttar Pradesh also has the maximum number of airports in India and next month, Noida International Airport Jewar of Uttar Pradesh, which is going to be the biggest airport of India, is also going to be inaugurated by the hands of Prime Minister Modi. It will emerge as the biggest centre not only for passengers but also for cargo. A very big centre is being built and we are taking it forward.”The Noidai international airport at Jewar is expected to serve as a major passenger and cargo hub for the region once operational.