LUCKNOW, Feb. 11 -- A provision of Rs.2,111 crore has been proposed for civil aviation in the UP Budget 2026-27. The allocation aligns with the state's ongoing efforts to enhance regional air connectivity under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme. Through this initiative, the government aims to expand access to air travel, improve connectivity to smaller cities and stimulate regional economic development.

Focus on Jewar int'l airport

A substantial portion of the outlay is directed towards the development of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Budh Nagar district. The first phase of the greenfield airport project, being developed under the public-private partnership model, is currently progressing.

The state governm...