Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an increase in compensation for farmers whose land is being acquired for the Jewar Airport project. The compensation rate has been revised from ₹3,100 per square meter to ₹4,300 per square meter, according to an official state government statement.
Key Highlights
- Enhanced Compensation:
- The revised rate offers a substantial increase in compensation to farmers, acknowledging their contribution to the development of the Noida International Airport in Jewar.
- Support for Farmers:
- Farmers will receive interest as per rules along with their compensation.
- Arrangements are being made for resettlement and employment of affected farmers.
- Government’s Vision:
- CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized the transformation of Jewar from a neglected region to a global hub of development.
- The airport is expected to elevate Jewar as a prominent economic and infrastructural zone in the next decade.
- Asia’s Largest Airport:
- Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jewar Airport is poised to become Asia’s largest airport with a projected annual capacity of 70 million passengers by 2040.
- Operations are set to begin in April 2025, with Prime Minister Modi scheduled to inaugurate the airport.
- Connectivity and Expansion Plans:
- Jewar Airport will have seamless connections to major infrastructure projects such as:
- Eastern Peripheral Road
- Yamuna Expressway
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
- Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail
- A Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) link to the airport is under proposal with the Government of India.
- Plans include developing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub near the airport, making Jewar a global center for aircraft servicing.
- Jewar Airport will have seamless connections to major infrastructure projects such as:
Farmers’ Response
Farmers expressed their gratitude and confidence in the state government, lauding CM Yogi Adityanath’s commitment to safeguarding their interests and promoting development. “Jewar Airport is a beacon of hope for prosperity in the region,” one farmer stated.
Looking Ahead
The Jewar Airport project, part of the Government of India’s infrastructure development initiatives, is set to redefine connectivity and economic growth in the National Capital Region (NCR) and western Uttar Pradesh. With state-of-the-art facilities and robust connectivity, the airport is anticipated to play a pivotal role in the nation’s aviation and economic sectors.