PM Modi Inaugurates ₹19,650 Cr Navi Mumbai Airport, a New Gateway for the Region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a ₹19,650 crore project developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Adani Group. The airport, named after Dinkar Balu Patil, is set to become a major new news gateway for the city and surrounding region.
Spread over 1,160 hectares, the airport is expected to start domestic flights in the coming weeks and begin international operations by December. It features two parallel runways, four terminals, and an Automated People Mover system connecting all terminals. Sustainability is a key part of the project, with 47 megawatts of solar power capacity, electric bus services, and infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The main terminal, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, takes inspiration from the lotus flower and incorporates art highlighting the heritage of Maharashtra. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air have confirmed plans to operate from the new Airbnb facility. Once fully operational, NMIA is expected to serve tens of millions of travellers each year and relieve pressure on the overcrowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which handles over 45 million passengers annually.
PM Modi described the airport as a major new gateway for the city and surrounding region, projected to become one of the largest hubs in Asia for passenger and cargo connectivity. The airport, a testament to public-private collaboration, is set to boost regional connectivity and contribute to the country's economic growth.
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