Lucknow, June 15 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called the commencement of commercial operations at the Noida International Airport in Jewar a "historic moment" for Western Uttar Pradesh, Gautam Buddha Nagar and the country's aviation sector, crediting farmers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the project's success.

Addressing a gathering of farmers who contributed land for the airport project, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said the airport has been made possible due to their cooperation and the government's commitment to timely execution. "It is a historic day for Jewar, for Gautam Buddha Nagar, for Western Uttar Pradesh and for the aviation sector of the entire nation as one of India's most promising international ai...