Its proximity to popular tourist destinations like Agra, which attracts 45 per cent of the international passenger traffic at IGI, could be diverted to Jewar
Jewar airport at its full capacity is projected to cater to over 70 million passengers per annum with six runways and will be competitor to GMR- owned DIAL
As much as 1,235 hectare of land is to be acquired for the first phase of the greenfield airport, District Magistrate Brajesh Narain Singh said
Only 50% land acquisition consent received by August 31 deadline, despite state govt offer of thrice the circle rate
The UP govt is working towards upgrading 10 existing air strips, of which eight are under the state government control