Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Hisar airport's new developments and flag off a commercial flight to Ayodhya on April 14, marking a boost in regional air connectivity.
- The Hisar airport expansion includes a ₹410 crore terminal project and plans for a Phase II development, set to transform it into a regional transport hub by 2027.
- New air services will connect Hisar to Ayodhya twice weekly, with additional flights to Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh starting soon.
- In Yamunanagar, Modi will lay the foundation stone for an 800-MW thermal power unit and a compressed biogas plant, aimed at enhancing Haryana’s energy self-sufficiency and clean energy initiatives.
- Social activists and local critics have raised concerns about the readiness of the Hisar airport, citing recent incidents and alleging rushed preparations ahead of the inauguration.