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CISF Takes Charge of Security at Noida International Airport

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has formally taken charge of security at the Noida International Airport, a greenfield airport in the process of preparing for its launch on October 30. In the first phase, 1,047 CISF personnel will be deployed to ensure layered security at the airport. The CISF takeover is seen as a key milestone in the airport's operational preparedness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CISF has deployed 120 personnel on the first day of induction, with numbers set to rise as flight operations and passenger volumes increase.
  • The CISF will oversee the airport's comprehensive security apparatus, including perimeter and access control, baggage and passenger screening, and landside safety.
  • The CISF has noted that Noida International Airport is India's first net-zero emissions airport and is designed to eventually handle 70 million passengers annually.
  • The airport's aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is still awaited, with commercial operations expected to begin within 45 days after launch.
  • Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the project on October 30.
  • The CISF intends to work closely with the operator and stakeholders to maintain the highest levels of security at the airport.
  • The CISF has stated that quick response teams will be stationed for emergencies, working in close coordination with local police and law enforcement agencies.

Statistics:

  • 1,047 CISF personnel will be deployed in the first phase to ensure layered security at the Noida International Airport.
  • 120 CISF personnel were inducted on the first day of deployment.
  • Noida International Airport is designed to eventually handle 70 million passengers annually.
  • Commercial operations at the airport are expected to begin within 45 days after launch.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the project on October 30.

Sources:

  • "Noida International Airport to be operational by Oct 30: Minister." Business Standard, September 2023.

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