Catch-up plan sought to finish Noida airport

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Wednesday pressed the Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) --the special purpose vehicle formed to construct the Noida international greenfield airport-- to complete construction of the first phase within the stipulated deadline, setting the stage for operations which are expected to begin by June 25, 2025.

- Vinod Rajput

GREATER NOIDA: Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Wednesday pressed the Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) --the special purpose vehicle formed to construct the Noida international greenfield airport-- to complete construction of the first phase within the stipulated deadline, setting the stage for operations which are expected to begin by June 25, 2025.

During a site inspection and subsequent meeting, Singh directed officials from YIAPL, Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority to prioritise both quality and timelines.

"There should be regular inspection and review of the progress, and there should not be any compromise with the quality of construction. The airport is the most important project for the state and must be completed as per the deadline fixed earlier," he said in a press statement.