Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday (January 11) announced that Uttar Pradesh is set to witness the inauguration of five new airports within the next month. This expansion will bring the total number of airports in the state to an impressive 19.
The announcement was made as Scindia flagged off a direct flight from Ayodhya to Ahmedabad, marking another milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance air connectivity.
Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
The inauguration of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, 2023, has paved the way for increased air connectivity in Uttar Pradesh.