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India to build 100 airports and 200 helipads to boost regional connectivity
At the opening of Noida International Airport in Jewar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plan to add 100 airports and 200 helipads to widen regional air connectivity, support trade and grow tourism.
Mar 28th 2026 ยท India
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- Government will build 100 new airports and 200 helipads in smaller towns and cities.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the plan at the inauguration of Noida International Airport at Jewar.
- Noida International Airport cost about $1.2 billion and is designed to handle 12 million passengers a year.
- The government says the expansion aims to support a fast growing aviation sector and to boost trade and tourism.
- Projects are planned to be developed in the coming years across the country.