Preparations are progressing rapidly for the inauguration of Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, scheduled to be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 October.

Simultaneously, expansion work for Phases 2 and 3 has begun, involving extensive land acquisition and large-scale infrastructure development to support the airport’s future growth.

According to the Noida Authority, land from 14 villages is being acquired to support the airport’s growth, spanning more than 1,888 hectares, reported Jagran.

A total compensation amount of Rs 869.11 crore has been determined for landowners, with the Authority contributing Rs 325.92 crore, representing its 37.5 per cent share in the joint venture.

The details of this financial allocation were presented by Authority CEO Dr. Lokesh M to Chairman Deepak Kumar during the 219th Board meeting.

For the 2024–25 financial year, the Authority approved Rs 1,315.68 crore towards ongoing works, including Rs 450 crore earmarked for Phase 1, which has already been released.

So far, the Authority has disbursed a cumulative Rs 4,372.25 crore towards the airport’s construction up to 31 March.

Dr Lokesh M also informed that the Authority had participated in the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) survey in Jewar as per a government order issued on 21 February, with payments made to facilitate the removal of existing structures such as an overhead water tank.

Funds have been released over several years as follows:
2017–18: Rs 330 crore; 2018–19: Rs 739.50 crore; 2019–20: Rs 3.75 crore; 2020–21: Rs 568.03 crore; 2021–22: Rs 187.05 crore; 2022–23: Rs 1,361.20 crore; 2023–24: Rs 340.33 crore; and 2024–25: Rs 842.37 crore.