In a boost for Punjab’s industrial heartland, PM Narendra Modi will remotely unveil Halwara International Airport on February 1. Ludhiana, the Manchester of India, welcomes this upgrade to fuel its trade ambitions.
DC Himanshu Jain, fresh from inspections, affirmed the airport’s readiness. ‘A dedicated letter from Airports Authority spells out the immediate flight rollout,’ he revealed, crediting seamless coordination.
The business fraternity hails it as a ‘long-overdue victory.’ International deals often fizzled due to arduous travel; now, direct flights promise to seal them swiftly. From NRI investors to supply chain managers, influx is expected.
Economic projections are rosy: heightened exports, FDI inflows, and sectoral diversification. Ludhiana’s bicycle, hosiery, and engineering units anticipate scaled operations, potentially adding billions to revenues. Peripheral benefits include booming realty and tourism.
Strategically timed with Modi’s Punjab itinerary, the launch amplifies national infrastructure narratives. Halwara’s modern terminals, equipped with cargo facilities, align with Atmanirbhar Bharat goals. As wheels touch down post-ceremony, Ludhiana transitions from road-reliant to air-savvy, etching a brighter future.