India, March 28 -- GREATER NOIDA

The first phase of the Noida international airport is set to begin operations on Saturday after inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following multiple delays and deadline extensions. Despite the increased time frame, farmers whose land was acquired for the project said they are awaiting jobs for their families, as promised during the acquisition by the government.

Farmers said that some promises are part of the agreements, some promises were made verbally and that they will share details of the same in due course. HT could not independently verify such agreements.

On October 30, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government notified the acquisition of 1,239.14 hectares in Ranhera, Ramner, Rohi, Parohi an...