Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the inauguration of five new airports in Uttar Pradesh within a month, bringing the state's total to 19. Speaking at the virtual launch of IndiGo's Ayodhya to Ahmedabad flight service, Scindia revealed plans to expand and extend the runway of Ayodhya airport for larger aircraft and international flights. The upcoming airports in Azamgarh, Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot, and Shravasti aim to enhance air connectivity in the state. The expansion of Ayodhya airport's second phase is set to commence, coinciding with the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22.
