India, Oct. 26 -- New Delh/Greater Noida

The much awaited Noida International airport (NIA) may take another at least a month before it gets inaugurated, senior officials privy to the development said on Saturday. The greenfield airport was targeted to be inaugurated by the month-end, but officials have confirmed that the airport is under the process of receiving various approvals.

"The greenfield airport is awaiting certain security clearances and hence it will take some more time to be inaugurated," one of the officials said. "A lot of clearances are required before any airport is open for passenger movements. Many times, it involves more than one ministry, leading to a delay in the procedure."

A second official said, "Apart from oth...