‘Start land acquisition for Pune’s new airport in Purandar this month, finish it by June’: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis had earlier stated that the international airport in Pune would become operational by 2029. The proposed airport is to be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Fadnavis, back in 2016, had declared that the new international airport for Pune would come up in Purandar. (Express File Photo)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the officials to start the much-awaited land acquisition for the proposed international airport at Purandar in Pune district this month and complete it by June.

CM Fadnavis said this during a high-level meeting held a few days ago where he directed the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to start the process. The official notification about land acquisition would be published by the end of January, the CM said.

The present airport at Lohegaon is facing operational and expansion constraints as it also serves as the base for the Indian Air Force.

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Fadnavis, back in 2016, had declared that the new international airport for Pune would come up in Purandar. Spread over 2,300 hectares, this airport is expected to meet the long due requirement of an international airport for Pune.

Officials of the district collectorate said during the meeting, the chief minister had instructed officials to ensure the entire operation is completed by June.

Fadnavis had earlier stated that the international airport in Pune would become operational by 2029. The proposed airport is to be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Previously the international airport was supposed to be come up in Chakan. However, the proposal had to be shelved following protests by local residents and the site at Purandar was finalised.

Parthasarathi Biswas

Partha Sarathi Biwas is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express with 10+ years of experience in reporting on Agriculture, Commodities and Developmental issues. He has been with The Indian Express since 2011 and earlier worked with DNA. Partha's report about Farmers Producer Companies (FPC) as well long pieces on various agricultural issues have been cited by various academic publications including those published by the Government of India. He is often invited as a visiting faculty to various schools of journalism to talk about development journalism and rural reporting. In his spare time Partha trains for marathons and has participated in multiple marathons and half marathons. ... Read More

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