Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and other senior officials were present at the ceremony. (Credit: X/ANI)
Developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,200 crore, the airport’s initial phase is planned as a multi-modal transport hub, integrating road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems. (Credit: X/ANI)
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According to an official statement, the airport will include a cargo facility with a handling capacity exceeding 2.5 lakh metric tonnes per year, which can be expanded to nearly 18 lakh metric tonnes. (Credit: X/ANI)
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The release also noted that the airport will initially serve around 12 million passengers annually, with the potential to scale up to 70 million passengers per year. (Credit: X/ANI)
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The prime minister also inspected the terminal during his visit. (Credit: X/ANI)
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Tight security arrangements were put in place to ensure the safety of the prime minister and attendees during the visit. (Credit: X/ANI)
