Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana is rapidly progressing on the path of development. In this series of developments, PM Modi will inaugurate the state’s first airport being built in Hisar on April 14. Spanning across 7,200 acres, the airport is being constructed in the shape of a conch (shankh). Additionally, an industrial corridor surrounding the airport will include hotels, transportation, and IT industries, aiming to generate employment for around one lakh (100,000) people.
Wings for Hisar’s Flight Dreams
The Hisar airport is being developed as an alternative to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. On Monday, April 14, 2025, PM Modi will flag off the inaugural flight from Hisar to Ayodhya, marking the official opening of the airport. He will also lay the foundation stone for the international terminal.
The airport is being constructed in three phases:
Phase 1: A domestic terminal and three new hangars have been built at a cost of ₹50 crore.
Phase 2: The runway has been extended from 4,000 feet to 10,000 feet at a cost of ₹250 crore. Facilities constructed include an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) hangar, an Air Traffic Control tower, staff housing, a fire station, and maintenance buildings. Additional aviation support includes fueling, repair services, ground support, CAT-I lights for night landings, and a secured boundary wall.
Phase 3: ₹3,700 crore will be spent, including ₹503 crore for the international terminal shaped like a conch. Development of an aero city, cargo complex, and logistics hub is also planned.
₹503 Crore International Terminal Inspired by Mahabharata
The terminal’s design draws inspiration from the Mahabharata, especially Kurukshetra, where the legendary battle between the Pandavas and Kauravas took place. The terminal, shaped like a conch, will cover 37,970 sq. meters and accommodate 1,000 peak-hour passengers. It will include 3 aerobridges, and 4 baggage claim belts. The plan also includes connecting the terminal via an underground station to the Delhi–Bahadurgarh–Rohtak–Hisar railway line.
Massive Demand for Flight Tickets
There’s an overwhelming demand for tickets from Hisar to Ayodhya. The excitement isn’t limited to Hisar alone—people from Sirsa, Fatehabad, Jind, and even Rajasthan are booking tickets to fly from Hisar to Ayodhya. All tickets for the inaugural flight to Delhi on April 14 are already sold out.
Initial fares are ₹3,200 for Ayodhya and ₹1,300 for Delhi, with prices increasing based on seat availability. Flights to both destinations will be available twice a week—on Mondays and Fridays. The Ayodhya flight will depart at 10:30 AM, while the Delhi flight will take off at 3:25 PM and reach Delhi by 4:05 PM, completing the journey in 40 minutes.
Saves Both Time and Money
Traveling to Ayodhya by taxi costs at least ₹10,000 and takes over 10 hours. Trains pose a challenge too, as there are no direct trains from Hisar to Ayodhya—passengers have to change trains in Delhi or Ghaziabad. Train fares range from ₹180 to ₹3,000, and travel time remains lengthy. Buses from Delhi to Ayodhya cost up to ₹1,600 and take 14–16 hours.
1 Lakh Jobs Through the Industrial Corridor
The Haryana government under CM Nayab Saini is developing an Industrial Corridor near the Hisar airport. This project, titled the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC), has identified 2,988 acres of land for development. The corridor will attract investment from major international companies, including those from the USA, creating thousands of job opportunities for Haryana’s youth.
The project is being developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) at a cost of ₹4,694.46 crore. A dry port at the airport will boost the transport industry, enabling large containers and trucks to transport manufactured goods efficiently. The corridor will also be connected to nearby DFC (Dedicated Freight Corridor) stations.
Land Allocation in the Master Plan
According to the master plan, out of 1,605 acres:
980.20 acres (61%) will be used for industry and logistics,
- 39.02 acres (2%) for commercial use,
- 48.60 acres (3%) for public/semi-public purposes,
- 34.90 acres (2%) for residential needs,
- 28.50 acres (2%) for services,
- 242.52 acres (15%) for green/open spaces and water bodies,
- 231.26 acres (15%) for roads and utilities.
Specific allocation of land includes:
- 343.20 acres for defense and aerospace,
- 172 acres for food processing,
- 289.80 acres for engineering and fabrication,
- 92.20 acres for readymade garments,
- 12.73 acres for common ready sheds,
- 70 acres for logistics parks.
The cluster will gain from the location of existing industries in the neighborhood in metalwork, engineering, logistics, cotton and textiles, and agri-food processing—providing a healthy ecosystem for industrial development. It’s a great initiative by PM Modi govt. govt