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 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."
