Noida Airport will transform UP

A dedicated electronics manufacturing cluster is being established in Sector 10, spanning 206 acres, with an investment of ₹450 crore

- BY K. SUNIL THOMAS

Q What is the business development infrastructure UP is planning around the Noida Airport?

A Strategically located near Noida International Airport, the hub is projected to generate more than 31,000 jobs. The entire cluster is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2028.

Additionally, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is developing five specialised industrial parks on 600 acres, catering to electric vehicles, plastic processing, handicrafts, footwear and transport logistics. The region will also host a dedicated film city, designed to attract investments from the media and entertainment industries. A medical device park is also being developed in YEIDA.

A key milestone in this transformation is the recently approved ₹3,706 crore semiconductor manufacturing plant—a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn in Jewar—which will generate significant employment opportunities and strengthen the region's economic foundation.

Q What kind of impact would these have in terms of jobs and business activity?

A The electronics manufacturing hub alone is projected to generate more than 31,000 jobs. Microsoft, investing ₹1,800 crore, plans to create at least 3,000 jobs. With additional investments from HCL, Tech Mahindra, Samsung, LG and Dixon Technologies, job creation is expected across sectors like IT, electronics, logistics, media and manufacturing.