Navi Mumbai airport will establish Mumbai region as Asia’s largest connectivity hub : Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and others during a walkthrough before the inauguration of phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, in Navi Mumbai
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Navi Mumbai airport will play an important role in establishing Mumbai Metropolitan Region as the largest connectivity hub of Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at its inauguration on Wednesday.
Calling the Navi Mumbai airport a glimpse of developed India, Modi said it will connect Maharashtra’s farmers to supermarkets in Europe and West Asia and enable exports of fruits and fishes.
The inauguration ends Mumbai’s decade long wait for second airport bringing the city at par with global metropolises such as London or New York which have two or more airports.
Along with the Navi Mumbai airport launch, Modi also flagged off the final phase of Mumbai metro’s third line creating the largest underground rail network in India. An integrated common mobility app offering single ticketing option across various services was launched on the occasion.
Modi, who had presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Navi Mumbai airport in 2018, said his government has been committed to building new airports and making air travel accessible to all.
Emphasising that the construction of new airports and the Udan scheme have provided convenience to citizens, the Prime Minister highlighted that India has now become the world’s third largest domestic aviation market. He added that Indian airlines are expanding continuously creating job opportunities in the aviation sector. He also said government plans to make India and aviation hub by the end of decade.
He emphasised that empowering the poor and middle class is a national priority.
The Prime Minister highlighted that recent next-generation reforms in GST have made several goods more affordable, further enhancing the purchasing power of the people. Citing market data, he noted that this Navratri season broke multi-year sales records, with with record number of people purchasing scooters, bikes, televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines.
In his speech Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted efforts of Prime Minister in fast tracking the Navi Mumbai airport project.. He also said the airport will add one per cent to the State’s gross domestic product.
Navi Mumbai airport reflects spirit of new Bharat – Gautam Adani
The Navi Mumbai airport is being developed as a public private partnership project between Adani group and City and Industrial Development Corporation. In the first phase it will have one terminal and single runway with a capacity to handle 20 million passengers per year.
Reflecting on its development Adani group chairman Gautam Adani said the company carried a dream to create a world-class gateway reflecting India’s ambition and Mumbai’s energy. “In less than 50 months, with an investment of ₹ 20,000 Cr, India’s largest greenfield aviation project stands ready – built in a world record time. This is a testament to speed, scale, and the spirit of a New Bharat,” Adani wrote in a LinkedIn post.
“By easing the congestion in Mumbai and serving as a new economic engine, it will create a ripple effect of prosperity that empowers communities across the region, contributing to our journey towards a $10 trillion economy,” Adani wrote.
Published on October 8, 2025
