PM Modi Visits Yamuna Expressway, Noida Airport & Industry Stalls At UPITS 2025
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025: A Gateway to Growth Along the Yamuna Expressway
The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) was inaugurated at the India Expo Mart Exhibition Centre, Greater Noida, with great enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the ceremony, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The event highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s growing potential in trade, industry, and infrastructure development. A major spotlight was placed on the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, both of which are poised to transform the region into one of India’s leading investment and business hubs.
Prime Minister’s Visit to Hall No. 3
After inaugurating the event, the Prime Minister visited Hall No. 3, where he reviewed the stalls of the Yamuna Expressway Authority, Noida International Airport, International Film City, and leading corporate groups like Havells and Minda Spark.
Prominent dignitaries present included Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Christoph Schellmann (CEO, Noida International Airport Limited), and top industrialists such as Shekhar Agarwal, Rajiv Goyal (Havells Group), ML Jaiswal (DS Group), and representatives of Varun Beverages Group. They lauded the efforts of the Yamuna Expressway Authority in driving large-scale industrial and infrastructural growth.
The YEIDA pavilion showcased models and project updates that caught everyone’s attention:
- Noida International Airport Model: A stunning highlight, symbolizing India’s vision of building a world-class aviation hub in Jewar.
- Medical Devices Park: Featuring companies like Alenger, Polymedicure, Medicis, Romson, Allied Medical, and Narang, this park is expected to make India self-reliant in high-end medical equipment production.
- International Film City: A mega project designed to attract filmmakers from across the globe, providing cutting-edge infrastructure for cinema and OTT platforms.
- Proposed Fintech City & Semiconductor Park: Projects focused on future-ready industries that will create thousands of job opportunities.
- Educational Hub & Heritage City: Plans to establish world-class institutions alongside cultural and tourism infrastructure.
- Technology Engagement: The use of an interactive “Anushka Robot” to guide and engage visitors reflected the Authority’s focus on innovation.
Yamuna Expressway: The Backbone of Development
The Yamuna Expressway, a 165 km long six-lane expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra, has become a lifeline of development for the entire region. Its strategic importance lies not just in providing faster connectivity but also in boosting industrial corridors, residential projects, logistics hubs, and tourism.
Benefits of the Yamuna Expressway:
- Faster Connectivity: Reduces travel time between Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Mathura, and Agra.
- Boost to Tourism: Tourists visiting the Taj Mahal, Mathura temples, and other attractions benefit from world-class road connectivity.
- Industrial Growth: Multiple sectors including IT, electronics, film production, medical devices, and real estate are flourishing along the expressway.
- Job Creation: Ongoing projects like the Jewar Airport, Film City, and Industrial Parks are set to create lakhs of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
- Residential Benefits: Affordable housing projects are being developed along the expressway, offering modern living standards while staying connected to Delhi-NCR.
Investment Opportunities and Appreciation
The Yamuna Expressway is not just about connectivity; it is a magnet for investors. With every new project launched under YEIDA, property values in the region have been appreciating steadily.
- Jewar Airport Effect: Properties near Jewar have witnessed exponential growth in demand, with prices appreciating by over 30–40% in just a few years. Once the airport becomes operational, these values are expected to double.
- Film City & IT Hub: With film studios, IT offices, and media parks being developed, both commercial and residential properties are gaining value.
- Industrial Clusters: Medical devices, fintech, and semiconductor industries are attracting global investments, ensuring long-term appreciation in land values.
- Investor-Friendly Policies: YEIDA’s transparent allotment policies and government support make it a secure investment zone.
For investors, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a region that is poised to become the next Gurgaon or Noida.
Restrictions Around Jewar Airport
While the airport brings immense growth, there are also regulated construction zones around it. As per aviation safety norms:
- No construction is allowed within the immediate vicinity of the airport runways and safety zones.
- Typically, an area of around 8–10 km radius from the main airport site has height and construction restrictions to ensure safe flight operations.
- Beyond this restricted belt, residential, commercial, and industrial projects are being actively developed with proper planning and approvals.
These restrictions, instead of limiting development, are ensuring planned urbanization and world-class infrastructure growth.
How People Benefit from Yamuna Expressway and Jewar Airport
The transformation is not just about industries and investors; it directly impacts the lives of common people:
- Employment Opportunities: Lakhs of new jobs across sectors – hospitality, aviation, logistics, retail, and education.
- Better Connectivity: Faster travel means better access to healthcare, education, and jobs.
- Affordable Housing: Compared to Delhi and Gurgaon, residential projects here are cost-effective yet modern.
- Improved Lifestyle: New malls, hospitals, universities, and entertainment hubs are coming up.
Regional Development: Surrounding towns and villages are witnessing urban transformation, better roads, water, and power supply.
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 was not just a business exhibition but a showcase of the future of Uttar Pradesh. With the Yamuna Expressway at its core and the Jewar Airport as its crown jewel, the region is set to become a global investment hub. The combination of mega projects like the Film City, Medical Devices Park, Fintech City, and Heritage City ensures balanced development – from industry to culture.
For investors, residents, and businesses, this is the right time to be part of the Yamuna Expressway growth story. With world-class infrastructure, rising property values, and government-backed development, the area promises prosperity for decades to come.
