India, Aug. 22 -- Noida Villages around the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar will soon see intensive awareness campaigns against drone flying, use of laser lights, and waste mismanagement that could endanger aircraft movement, officials said on Thursday.

The Gautam Budh Nagar administration has directed officials to prioritise outreach in rural pockets within a 20-km radius of the airport as part of its airfield environment and disaster management planning. Dedicated campaigns in these villages are expected to start before the first phase of operations in September 2025.

District magistrate Medha Rupam stressed that community cooperation is critical for airport safety. "The safety of an international airport does not depend...