PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport today. Built to ease the load on the congested Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the NMIA is a blend of cutting-edge technology and striking art installations.
What is so special about the Navi Mumbai International Airport
The NMIA features a 32,000 sq ft digital art programme, 4,000 sq ft of LED screens, and is fully DigiYatra-enabled for to give passengers the comfort of seamless travel. Flyers can pre-book their parking, check in at 66 counters, or use 22 self-baggage drop points to save their time. In fact, there’ an airport app which will allow passengers to order food from anywhere and get it delivered to them. What makes this airport even more fascinating are the gaming zones, the easy metro connectivity, and paperless transactions across non-aero areas which promise a hassle-free airport experience.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport also features multiple runways and has AI-equipped passenger management systems. It also has eco-friendly designs which prioritise sustainability with rainwater harvesting, green landscapes, and noise reduction technology.
PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Metro Line-3, to link South Mumbai to suburbs
The new Mumbai Metro Line-3, stretching 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR with 27 stations, will serve about 13 lakh passengers every day. The final Phase 2B of the project will connect South Mumbai’s famous cultural areas like Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Marine Drive with key financial and government centres such as the Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, RBI, BSE, and Nariman Point.
The metro has been planned to link smoothly with other transport systems — including railways, airports, other metro lines, and the monorail — to improve last-mile travel and ease congestion across the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch “Mumbai One,” an Integrated Common Mobility App that will bring together 11 public transport services under one platform. These include Mumbai Metro Lines 1, 2A, 3, and 7, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Suburban Railways, and bus services run by BEST, Thane, Mira Bhayander, Kalyan Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai transport authorities.
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PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: PM Modi to also launch skill development program in Maharashtra
PM Modi will inaugurate the Short-Term Employability Program (STEP) by Maharashtra’s Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. The program will run in 400 government ITIs and 150 government technical high schools, aiming to improve students’ skills and make them more employable for industry jobs.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: PM Modi to launch ‘Mumbai One’ travel app - How will this benefit the commuters?
PM Modi will be launching today the ‘Mumbai One’ app, that connects 11 public transport services, including Mumbai Metro Lines 1, 2A, 3, and 7, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, suburban trains, and buses from BEST, Thane, Mira Bhayander, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai. The app lets commuters buy tickets on their phones, pay digitally, get real-time updates, plan routes, and use an SOS safety feature, making travel across the city easier and cash-free.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: PM Modi to inaugurate Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3
PM Modi will open Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3, running from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, built at a cost of Rs 12,200 crore. He will also dedicate the entire Aqua Line, which cost Rs 37,270 crore, to the nation, marking a big step forward in improving the city’s public transport.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: What's the cost at which the Navi Mumbai Airport has been built?
Phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been built at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore. It is India’s largest airport project built from scratch under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model. As Mumbai’s second international airport, NMIA will work alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to reduce congestion and help Mumbai join the ranks of major global cities with multiple airports.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: PM Modi to take a walkthrough of Navi Mumbai airport
After arriving in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, PM Modi will take a walkthrough of the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. Then, he will officially open the airport, launch and dedicate several projects in Mumbai.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: What is on PM Modi's itinerary today?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the first phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day visit to Maharashtra starting Wednesday.
He will also launch Mumbai One, India’s first integrated mobility app for 11 public transport services, according to an official statement.
PM Modi Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Live: All you need to know about the NMIA
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is India’s largest new airport built through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP). It will be the second international airport for the Mumbai region and will work alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to reduce congestion and make Mumbai a global city with multiple airports. Spread over 1,160 hectares, the airport is designed to be highly efficient and will eventually handle 90 million passengers and 3.25 million tonnes of cargo every year.