New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed naming the upcoming Jewar airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the state Cabinet approving the name 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar' on Friday.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the decision while briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, describing the airport as a major gift to Uttar Pradesh and expressing gratitude to Modi for it.

"The Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh expresses its gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting the state the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to name it Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar," the chief minister said.

The airport was set t...