The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is set to allocate 13.6 acres of land for the families of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stationed at Noida International Airport in Jewar. The approval for this allocation, which will be discussed during YEIDA’s board meeting on March 28, comes at a time when preparations for the operationalization of the airport are intensifying. The land, situated in Sector 22A, is earmarked for the construction of family housing, which is crucial for supporting the personnel tasked with airport security. This step marks a key development in the larger process of strengthening infrastructure around Jewar’s rapidly developing airport.
As Noida International Airport progresses towards its commercial launch, the need for adequate housing for security personnel has become increasingly evident. Approximately 1,047 CISF officers will be assigned to handle airport security during the first phase of the airport’s operations. Out of these, 447 officers will require family accommodation, while the remaining personnel will be assigned bachelor quarters, which will be constructed on the airport grounds themselves. The allocation of land for family housing ensures that the security force can stay close to their workplace while benefiting from proper living conditions.According to the CISF Rules of 2001, supervisory officers are entitled to 100% family accommodation, while non-gazetted employees are entitled to 45% family housing and the remaining 55% will occupy bachelor quarters. The first batch of personnel to be deployed will include senior officers such as a commandant, deputy commandants, assistant commandants, inspectors, sub-inspectors, and constables, among others. This comprehensive deployment underscores the importance of having well-equipped housing to ensure the welfare of the CISF personnel and, in turn, the security of the airport.
The housing development, however, does not only focus on family housing for CISF personnel. There is an urgent need to alleviate the potential for overcrowding and provide comfortable accommodations for the officers. As operations at the airport ramp up and traffic surges, the authorities are looking at a long-term solution for housing that aligns with the growth trajectory of the airport’s operations. Alongside the housing developments, YEIDA has also made provisions for bachelor quarters on the airport premises, which are being constructed by the airport concessionaire, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL). However, this new allocation of land for family housing in Sector 22A is expected to accelerate the settlement process for CISF officers and their families.
The YEIDA’s decision to approve this land allocation for CISF housing is a vital step in ensuring that security personnel can live comfortably and in close proximity to their place of duty. The move reflects the government’s commitment to providing sufficient infrastructure to support the security personnel who will safeguard one of the region’s most significant infrastructure projects. The demand for such housing arrangements is expected to increase as the airport grows, with further expansions likely to require additional accommodations for personnel.In 2023, YEIDA had initially approved the same plot of land to be given to YIAPL under the CISF housing category. However, following a recent request from CISF officials to expedite the housing process, YEIDA agreed to offer the land for free. This decision aims to fast-track the construction of housing units for CISF families, aligning with the airport’s impending operational needs. By speeding up the provision of housing, authorities aim to ensure that the security personnel can be adequately settled before the airport’s commercial operations commence.
The expansion of the airport and the corresponding infrastructure developments such as housing for airport staff are part of the larger vision to improve connectivity, security, and overall living standards in the region. As the airport nears completion, the housing developments for CISF personnel are expected to be a significant milestone in the operational readiness of the airport. The project highlights the need for sustainable and accessible infrastructure planning, keeping in mind both operational requirements and the welfare of the personnel working tirelessly to maintain airport security
