Jewar gets 47% share of outlay for civil aviation

For other airports, ₹1,000 crore was set aside for land acquisition and ₹100 crore for construction activities.

Published on: Feb 21, 2025, 10:12:03 IST

By Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow

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Civil aviation in Uttar Pradesh received ₹3,152 crore in the Budget for 2025-26.

Around ₹1,500 crore of the outlay was earmarked for land acquisition and other activities at the upcoming Jewar airport, which will take the number of international airports in the state to five. Additionally, ₹50 crore is proposed to be spent on construction activities at the airport.

For other airports, ₹1,000 crore was set aside for land acquisition and ₹100 crore for construction activities. Currently, the state has 16 operational airports, up from just four in 2017.

Among the key development projects already underway in the sector include the expansion of the Varanasi, Aligarh, and Shravasti airports. The Gorakhpur airport will soon get a new terminal building. The airstrip in Lalitpur is slated to become a full-fledged airport.

To support these infrastructure developments, the state government has allocated ₹90 crore for air services, ensuring smooth operations and enhanced passenger experiences. Additionally, ₹20 crore has been earmarked under the Regional Connectivity Scheme Viability Gap Funding to make air travel to underserved regions more affordable and accessible.

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Anupam Srivastava
Anupam Srivastava is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Lucknow, with over 26 years of experience in journalism. A widely travelled reporter, he is known for producing impactful exclusives, investigative reports, and in-depth analyses across environment, science, healthcare, women's issues, human-interest stories, civil aviation, surface and inland water transport, agriculture, urban and rural development, governance, public policy, politics, culture, music, and literature. Recognised for his meticulous research and evidence-based reporting, he has consistently highlighted issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens, exposing governance gaps, policy failures, and environmental concerns while amplifying the voices of underserved communities. His reporting has influenced public discourse and contributed to administrative action and policy interventions, including the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to accord river status to the Kukrail instead of a drain after his reportage brought the issue into focus. His commitment to public-interest journalism has earned him prestigious awards for excellence in reporting on environment, science, literature, and culture. Combining investigative journalism, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling, Anupam Srivastava continues to produce journalism that informs, influences, and promotes accountability, firmly upholding the values of an independent and responsible press.Read More

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