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India to Construct 100 New Airports in Next Decade, Says Naidu
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:18 PM
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Union Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a plan to build 100 new airports across India within ten years, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth.
New Delhi – In a statement to the press, Union Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu outlined a government initiative to construct a hundred new airports across the country over the next ten years. The proposal is part of a broader effort to improve regional air connectivity and stimulate investment in under‑served areas.
The plan envisions a phased rollout, with priority given to states lacking adequate air infrastructure. Funding is expected to come from a mix of central budget allocations, private‑sector participation and public‑private partnership models, though exact financial details were not disclosed.
Officials said the new airports will not only shorten travel times but also create jobs, attract tourism and support the logistics sector. The ministry will soon release detailed project lists and timelines, and a dedicated task force will monitor progress to ensure targets are met.
Stakeholders, including airline operators and state governments, have welcomed the announcement, noting that enhanced air links could drive economic activity in remote regions and integrate them more closely with national growth corridors.
The plan envisions a phased rollout, with priority given to states lacking adequate air infrastructure. Funding is expected to come from a mix of central budget allocations, private‑sector participation and public‑private partnership models, though exact financial details were not disclosed.
Officials said the new airports will not only shorten travel times but also create jobs, attract tourism and support the logistics sector. The ministry will soon release detailed project lists and timelines, and a dedicated task force will monitor progress to ensure targets are met.
Stakeholders, including airline operators and state governments, have welcomed the announcement, noting that enhanced air links could drive economic activity in remote regions and integrate them more closely with national growth corridors.