NationalThursday, 12 March 2026·The Hindu

Cabinet clears ₹3,630.77 crore greenfield link to Jewar International Airport

The CCEA approved a revised cost estimate for a 31.42 km corridor connecting Jewar International Airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In March 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a revised capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for a 31.42 km greenfield corridor linking Jewar International Airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

Key specifics

  • The corridor length is 31.42 km.
  • The revised capital cost is ₹3,630.77 crore.
  • About 11 km of the project will be developed as an elevated highway.
  • The Government of Haryana has agreed to bear ₹450 crore of the elevated section cost.
  • The corridor connects South Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram to Jewar International Airport.

Exam lens

Infrastructure and connectivity, 31.42 km, ₹3,630.77 crore, 11 km elevated highway, Haryana’s ₹450 crore share — TNPSC may ask the airport, expressway, or state contribution.

Jewar AirportDelhi Mumbai ExpresswayHaryana
Upgrade

Unlock unlimited Super AI and every TNPSC paper.

  • Unlimited Super AI
  • AI-generated MCQs & flashcards
  • AI chat tutor in Tamil & English
  • Mock tests & insights
  • Priority support