India, April 14 -- On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated air services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Haryana's Hisar in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.

During the launch of the first commercial flight of the 70-seater Alliance Air plane from Hisar to Ayodhya, the foundation stone of the terminal-2 building at the airport was also laid. The Chief Minister said this airport is a significant gift not only for the people of Hisar but also for neighboring districts.

The launch of air services will greatly enhance regional trade, tourism and investment opportunities. He said the Prime Minister's visit underscored hi...