Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored his government’s commitment to improving Mumbai’s infrastructure and Ease of Living as he inaugurated two landmark projects — Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister said, “On the way to Navi Mumbai to take part in the programme marking the inauguration of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. With this, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will get its second major international airport, thus boosting commerce and connectivity. The final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 will also be inaugurated. We are committed to enhancing Mumbai’s infrastructure and boosting Ease of Living for the people of this dynamic city.”
Highlighting the significance of the metro project, he added, “Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 is a significant enhancement to Mumbai’s infrastructure! Metro connectivity is essential for a city’s growth. This project will have a positive impact on the lives of the people of Mumbai.”
Developed at an estimated cost of ₹19,650 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the Navi Mumbai International Airport is India’s largest Greenfield airport project and the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Spread over 1,160 hectares, NMIA is designed to handle 90 million passengers and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo annually.
The airport features an Automated People Mover (APM) system connecting all four passenger terminals for seamless transfers, along with a landside APM linking city-side facilities. Emphasizing sustainability, NMIA will incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) storage, 47 MW of solar power generation, and electric bus services. Notably, it will also be India’s first airport connected by a Water Taxi service, enhancing accessibility while reducing carbon emissions.
