Noida, March 28 Welcoming the inauguration of the Noida International Airport, several locals on Saturday urged the government to ensure affordable airfares so that the facility benefits not just the affluent but also the economically weaker sections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the airport on Saturday in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar district.
The project has been developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and other dignitaries attended the inauguration ceremony.
Thousands of locals also attended the event and shared their expectations from the airport, with many emphasizing the need for affordable air travel.
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