A striking moment tied to one of Uttar Pradesh's major infrastructure projects unfolded when farmers who had given up their land for the Noida International Airport at Jewar boarded the very first flight and landed in Lucknow. Yogi Adityanath shared the occasion on the social media platform X.
Honouring the Farmers
In his post, Yogi Adityanath addressed these farmers as 'annadata' and noted that a special event had been arranged to welcome them on their arrival in Lucknow and to hold a conversation with them — the very people who had dedicated their land for the airport's construction.
A First Flight With Special Passengers
The most notable feature of the event was that the farmers who parted with their land for the project became the passengers of the inaugural flight. In other words, those whose land forms part of the airport's foundation were also the first to experience the maiden journey linked to it. The gesture was seen as a public acknowledgement of the farmers' contribution and a message that they are stakeholders in the project.
Why the Project Matters
The Noida International Airport coming up at Jewar is counted among Uttar Pradesh's flagship, ambitious projects. Placing the land-giving farmers at the centre of the event signals that the government wants to frame the project's success as something achieved with the cooperation of the local community.
Public Reaction
The move drew mixed responses on social media. Many praised the decision to honour the farmers and called it inspiring, while some users raised questions about jobs and the real, on-the-ground benefits of the project.
