Modi’s Twin Triumph: Jewar Airport Opens As Ethanol Shields India’s Energy Future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, a major greenfield project designed to serve the Delhi-NCR region. Alongside the inauguration, he emphasized ethanol’s role in shielding India from global energy shocks, citing significant savings and reduced crude oil dependency.

Jewar Airport Launch
The airport’s Phase I includes one runway and one terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually. Modi hailed the project as a transformative step for Uttar Pradesh, boosting connectivity, exports, and job creation. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu noted that the airport will put the state firmly on the global aviation map.

Ethanol Push As Energy Shield
Modi underscored that India’s ethanol program has saved the country nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore while cutting millions of barrels of crude oil imports. He praised farmers for driving this shift, particularly sugarcane growers in western Uttar Pradesh, whose efforts have provided “huge relief” during global uncertainty.

Key Highlights

• Jewar Airport Phase I inaugurated with 12M passenger capacity
• PM Modi stresses ethanol as shield against global energy crisis
• India saved ₹1.5 lakh crore through ethanol adoption
• Sugarcane farmers credited for reducing oil imports
• Airport expected to boost exports, jobs, and regional growth

Sources: Mint, The Shillong Times, The Indian Express, News18, NewsBytes