Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase -1 of Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar and said that India has continued its rapid development even in times of global crisis. The launch of the new airport is set to ease pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a major milestone for connectivity in North India.
The Prime Minister said that the new Noida International airport would connect North India with the world, adding that, "planes will take off every 2 minutes."
PM Modi in his address also spoke on the recent projects inaugurated in Western Uttar Pradesh. "In the last few weeks, this is the fourth major project completed here. A massive semiconductor factory was inaugurated in Noida, the country's first Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train has gained momentum, and the Meerut Metro has been expanded,” he said.
He described these initiatives as examples of the government's focus on development in the state, explaining that the semiconductor factory is helping make India self-reliant in technology, while the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train are providing fast and smart connectivity.
The Prime Minister also slammed the previous Samajwadi government in the state, which was once neglected due to superstition and fear of losing elections. "They treated Noida as an 'ATM' for their own gain, but under the BJP government, Noida is becoming the engine of UP's development," PM said in his address.
The Prime Minister added that apart from the airport, Jewar is also becoming the hub for two of the country's major Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs). "These corridors are specialised tracks built exclusively for freight transport, significantly improving connectivity between North India, West Bengal, and Gujarat's ports, he said.
"Dadri is the strategic point where these two corridors meet. Whether it is agricultural produce from our farmers or manufactured goods from our industries, products from this region can now reach every corner of the world at high speed via land and air. Because of this seamless multi-modal connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is becoming a premier destination for global investors," the PM added.
