Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Jodhpur Airport terminal and launched the revised UDAN scheme before rolling out infrastructure projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan and later inaugurating a semiconductor facility in Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport on Saturday before launching the revised UDAN scheme and beginning a day-long tour of Rajasthan. | X/@narendramodi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launched the revised UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, beginning a packed schedule of infrastructure announcements across Rajasthan before heading to Gujarat later in the day.
The airport inauguration marks the start of a day during which the Prime Minister is scheduled to dedicate, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan. His itinerary also includes the foundation stone laying ceremony for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 and the inauguration of a semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Gujarat.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma accompanied the Prime Minister during the inauguration ceremony in Jodhpur.
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Built at a cost of ₹480 crore, the new terminal spreads across nearly 23,000 square metres and has been designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers every year.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the terminal combines architectural elements inspired by Rajasthan’s heritage, including arches and jharokhas, with modern passenger facilities. The building also incorporates energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures and other green features aimed at securing a 5-Star GRIHA rating.
The PMO said the new facility is expected to support tourism, trade and employment in the region.
Alongside the airport inauguration, Prime Minister Modi launched the modified UDAN scheme, which aims to strengthen regional air connectivity across the country.
According to the PMO, the scheme has been allocated approximately ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years to support the next phase of aviation-led development and expand access to air travel.
Delighted to inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport.
In addition to providing passengers with better amenities, it will also strengthen tourism, trade and economic opportunities across Rajasthan.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026
Later in the day, the Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Balotra, where he will dedicate, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth about ₹1.06 lakh crore before addressing a public gathering.
Among the major announcements is the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Rail Project Phase-2.
The ₹13,037-crore project will develop a 41-km North-South corridor between Prahladpura and Todi Mod. The route is planned to improve connectivity to key locations, including Sitapura Industrial Area, Vishwakarma Industrial Area, Jaipur International Airport, Tonk Road, Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur Railway Station, Ambabari and Vidyadhar Nagar.
The corridor will comprise 36 metro stations and will be executed by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a joint venture between the Union government and the Rajasthan government.
After concluding his Rajasthan engagements, the Prime Minister will travel to Sanand in Gujarat to inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant.
Developed with an investment of more than ₹7,500 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission, the facility is among the first four semiconductor projects approved under the programme.
According to the PMO, the plant will offer end-to-end semiconductor assembly and testing services, including wafer sorting, assembly, testing, package design, failure analysis, test programme development, product characterisation and logistics support.
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