Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday mentioned the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is about to begin its operations in September this yr when the first passenger flight will take off from there.
Round 94 per cent work of the airport is full and the deadline of September 30 has been set for the launch of commercial operations, he mentioned, including that its inauguration will likely be completed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had additionally carried out its ground-breaking ceremony.
This would be the “most trendy and fully-equipped” airport within the nation, and the authorities have been instructed to make the baggage claim system the quickest on the planet, he mentioned.
The CM, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and minister Ganesh Naik, performed an inspection of the NMIA mission.
In a press briefing after the inspection, Fadnavis mentioned, “Right now, we got here right here to overview the progress of the airport. We noticed an in depth presentation on all facets of the work – from the runway to the terminal constructing – and obtained all the knowledge. At present, 94 per cent of the mission work is full. The remaining six per cent will recover from earlier than September to make sure the airport is operational by then.” The primary passenger flight from the airport will take off in September, he mentioned.
The runway is fully-equipped and the work on the terminal constructing is basically full with inside work at the moment underway. The outer facade and exterior ceiling work must be completed expeditiously. All different works are progressing at full tempo, he mentioned.
“We noticed the baggage-handling system, which is probably the most environment friendly one wherein the barcode of the luggage may be learn with 360-degree scanners, making certain it reaches the precise place. We have now requested the authorities that the luggage declare system on this airport must be the quickest not solely within the nation however in the complete world, and efforts are being made in that path,” the CM added.
As soon as the airport is prepared with two runways, it can have the capability to deal with 9 crore passengers (yearly), he mentioned.
The NMIA will likely be fully-equipped, that means will probably be many instances larger than the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Worldwide Airport in Mumbai, the chief minister mentioned.
“This would be the most trendy airport within the nation…As we’ve got to hunt the appointment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (for the mission launch), we’ve got set the goal of September 30 earlier than the authorities. It’s an bold goal,” he mentioned.
Noting that greater than 13,000 employees are at the moment deployed on the web site, he mentioned, further workforce will likely be mobilised to fulfill the September deadline. He additionally directed all businesses concerned to make sure the airport is absolutely operational on schedule.
“That work of getting industrial licences can be being concurrently completed in order that by September 30, or round that point, every time the PM provides time, we should always have the ability to inaugurate the mission and industrial operations may be launched. We’re undoubtedly making such efforts,” he mentioned.
The airport is being developed over 1,160 hectares, with the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) executing the pre-development work, which incorporates river diversion, high-tension energy line relocation, and land improvement. The monetary closure for the mission was achieved in March 2022, with State Bank of India sanctioning Rs 12,770 crore out of the entire mission value of Rs 19,647 crore.
Fadnavis mentioned, “This airport has many options. It’s a inexperienced airport with 37 MW of inexperienced energy getting used. All autos will both be electrical or run on various gasoline and sustainable aviation gasoline, which is being developed on a big scale. This airport will likely be an enormous centre the place inexperienced gasoline will likely be used on a big scale.” Connectivity to the brand new airport can be a significant focus, he mentioned.
“We have now ready an enormous connectivity plan for the airport. The linking of Atal Setu to Coastal Highway is anticipated to be accomplished by March subsequent yr. From Thane, a direct elevated highway has been recommended and that work may even begin quickly,” Fadnavis mentioned.
Preparations are being made for connecting the airport from 4 instructions with all modes of transport, together with the suburban railway, metro or water transport, in order that will probably be straightforward for the passengers to achieve, he mentioned.
Preparations are additionally being completed in order that baggage check-in is completed in several cities itself in order that passengers can journey to the airport with out the necessity to carry it. This may give passengers journey expertise, he mentioned.
On the mobility inside the airport, he mentioned, “Within the second section, much like an underground metro, one prepare will function to attach all of the terminals inside the airport.” No person must stroll, and it’ll additionally forestall autos from creating visitors jams. Planning is completed in that path. The bay will likely be inside 500 meters and travelators will likely be offered for passengers, Fadnavis mentioned.
Speaking in regards to the identify of the airport, he mentioned, “The state govt has despatched a proposal to the Centre, and Shinde and I’ll observe this up with the PM.”
