CM Devendra Fadnavis Inspects Progress of Navi Mumbai International Airport, Sets September 30 Deadline
Navi Mumbai, July 12, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conducted an extensive inspection of the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport and chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials to assess the project’s progress. The CM directed CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) and Adani Group, the project stakeholders, to ensure all pending work is completed by September 30, 2025.
Accompanying the CM were Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, MLAs Mahesh Baldi and Manda Mhatre, CIDCO’s Managing Director Vijay Singhal, and senior officials from the Adani Group.
Navi Mumbai Airport: A Game-Changer for Maharashtra
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to become one of India’s most modern aviation hubs, with construction now in its final stages. Key features of the airport include:
- Two parallel runways for enhanced flight operations.
- Multi-modal connectivity via waterways, roadways, and metro routes, ensuring seamless passenger movement.
- Integrated metro connectivity in the second phase, linking all airport terminals.
- Advanced baggage handling systems, allowing passengers to check in luggage directly from metro stations.
CM Fadnavis emphasized that this ambitious infrastructure project will be a game-changer for Mumbai and Maharashtra, significantly boosting economic growth and air travel efficiency.
Strict Deadline for Timely Completion
With the September 30 deadline in place, authorities are working round-the-clock to ensure the airport meets global standards. The project, once operational, will ease congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and enhance regional connectivity.
Key Attendees at the Review Meeting:
- Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister
- Ganesh Naik, Forest Minister
- Mahesh Baldi & Manda Mhatre, MLAs
- Vijay Singhal, CIDCO MD
- Adani Group Officials
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is poised to redefine air travel in India, reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a leader in infrastructure development.
