PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai Airport Phase 1, Flags Mumbai Metro Line 3 — Key Highlights

Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said that Mumbai's long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport.

PM Modi will inaugrate the airport at 3:30 p.m. (Image Source: NDTV Profit)

PM Modi addressed the crowd at NMIA after the inauguration of the airport.

PM Modi In Mumbai: Key Highlights

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation’s aviation journey.

  • Ahead of his speech, Modi toured the airport and reviewed its world-class facilities, accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde and Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani.

  • The prime minister viewed the airport master plan and was also shown the various tech aspects of the terminal.

  • PM Modi inaugurates the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3.

PM Modi In Mumbai Live: PM Modi Inaugurates The Final Phase Of Mumbai Metro Line 3

After the inauguration of the NMIA, the Prime Minister also remotely inaugurated the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, (also known as Aqua Line) stretching from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, constructed at a cost of Rs 12,200 crore.

PM Modi In Mumbai Live: 'Mumbai One Of The Most Vibrant Cities In India', Says PM Modi

"Mumbai is not only the economic capital city but also one of the most vibrant cities in India", Prime Minister Modi said on Wednesday after during his address at the NMIA. He added, "This is the reason terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008."

PM Modi In Mumbai Live: 'Air Travel Has Become Easier In The Country', Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The new airports and the UDAN scheme for affordable air travel have made air travel easier in the country." He added that those who one day wore flight slippers will now be able to travel in flights.

Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: Project Reflects 'Viksit Bharat', Will Boost Investments, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Inauguration of NMIA said, "Navi Mumbai International Airport is a project which reflects 'Viksit Bharat'...With this new airport, farmers in Maharashtra will be connected to the markets of the Middle East and Europe. This will attract investment and new businesses to the area. I congratulate the people of Maharashtra on the inauguration of this airport."

PM Modi Hails Mumbai's Underground Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the construction of the final phase of the fully underground Mumbai Aqua line metro and said that it will reduce travelling time from two hours to 40 minutes.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: 'Viksit Bharat Will Have Both, Speed And Progress', Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mumbai on its new airport and said that NMIA gives a glimpse of Viksit Bharat and that "viksit Bharat will have both, speed and progress".

'Mumbai's Long Wait Ends Today': PM Modi On Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Mumbai's long wait has come to an end after the inauguration of NMIA, the second international airport in the city.

'An Engineering Marvel': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis On Navi Mumbai Airport

During his address, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra called the Navi Mumbai airport an "engineering marvel".

He also spoke about the underground metro line and said,"despite many hurdles and pending clearances we could successfully deliver underground metro the final phase of which will be inaugurated by Modiji today."

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Mumbai Now An Aviation Capital, Says Union Civil Aviation Minister

The inauguration of Navi Mumbai Airport has made the Financial Capital of India also an Aviation Capital, said Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, the Minister of Civil Aviation.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: A Glimpse Into The New Airport

'Navi Mumbai Airport A Symbol Of PM Modi's Faith In Maharashtra': Eknath Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister in his address after the inauguration of Navi Mumbai Airport said that the airport is not just an airport, but a symbol of PM Modi's faith in Maharashtra

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: PM Modi Greets Differently-Abled Students

After inaugurating the Navi Mumbai Airport, the Prime Minister greeted differently-abled students inside the airport.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: PM Modi Inaugrates The Airport

After reaching Mumbai on Oct. 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Airport To Operate In Twin Model

The airport will operate in a twin-airport model alongside Mumbai’s CSMIA, similar to global airport pairs such as Dubai’s DXB–DWC, London’s Heathrow–Gatwick, and New York’s JFK–Newark.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Airport Development In Five Phase

The greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed in five phases. The launch phase will accommodate 20 million passengers per annum or MPPA and handle 0.5 million metric tons or MMT of cargo. At full capacity, NMIA will serve 90 MPPA and manage 3.2 MMT of cargo annually.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Air India Will Start Operations Soon

Air India group on in September said it will commence commercial flights from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport with its low-cost arm, Air India Express, operating 20 daily departures to over 15 cities in the first phase of operations.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Check How To Reach The Airport

Passengers traveling from different parts of Mumbai and surrounding regions can reach NMIA through different routes.

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Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Check Pictures Of The Airprot 

The Navi Mumbai International Airport offers a glimpse into its cutting-edge infrastructure, see picture of the check-in zones, advanced baggage claim systems and other areas here.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: First Flight In December

The Navi Mumbai Airport is set to see its first passenger flights in December, according to Arun Bansal, CEO of Adani Airports.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Airport To Create 1 Lakh Jobs

The soon to be inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is poised to become a major economic catalyst for the region, with expectations of generating nearly one lakh jobs, according to Mayur Shah, Managing Director of Marathon Nextgen.

Read more about it here

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Aiport To Be Connected By Water Taxi

The airport will feature dedicated storage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), solar power generation of approximately 47 MW, and EV bus services for public connectivity across the city. NMIA will also be the first airport in the country to be connected by Water Taxi.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Details About The Airport 

The airport will eventually handle 90 million passengers annually (MPPA) and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Second International Airport In MMR

As the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, NMIA will work in tandem with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: Airport Developed On PPP Model

The Navi Mumbai International Airport is India’s largest Greenfield airport project, developed under a Public–Private Partnership.

Navi Mumbai Airport Live: PM Modi To Inaugrate The New Airport 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Mumbai at 3 p.m. to begin his two-day visit to Maharashtra on October 8. Shortly after his arrival, at 3:30 p.m. Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport built at a cost of around Rs 19,650 crore.

Also Read: PM Modi Mumbai Visit: From Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration To Starmer Meet, A Look At Key Details

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