Uttar Pradesh's Jewar airport to be renamed after PM Modi

The Noida Airport is set to emerge as Uttar Pradesh’s largest airport and a major aviation hub in the country. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday (October 9, 2026) approved a proposal to rename the Noida International Airport at Jewar as 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, Mr. Adityanath said the State Cabinet was grateful to Prime Minister Modi for the airport, which he described as a major gift to Uttar Pradesh."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 to emerge as Uttar Pradesh's largest airport and a major aviation hub in the country, he said.CM Adityanath said the State Cabinet also expressed its appreciation for Mr. Modi's visionary leadership, inspiring guidance and unwavering and continued commitment to the state.Also Read | Jewar airport in Noida: Why is it named ‘DXN’?"The Council of Ministers reiterates its resolve to work continuously with full dedication, energy and commitment to realise the vision of a developed Uttar Pradesh and a developed India by 2047," he said.The Chief Minister said the Cabinet once again expressed its appreciation for the Prime Minister's leadership. Published - October 09, 2026 02:35 pm IST