Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10 virtually inaugurated the new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports in Maharashtra, featuring modern amenities.
Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar attended the event at Pune airport, where Mr. Fadnavis disclosed plans for a new airport at Purandar in Pune district, which has the potential to boost Pune’s GDP by 2%.
The recently inaugurated Lohegaon International Airport terminal in Pune spans 7,50,000 square feet with a capacity for over one crore passengers annually, boasting 10 aerobridges and 72 check-in counters. Kolhapur’s new terminal, covering 4,000 square meters, will showcase local culture and heritage, and accommodate 10 check-in counters.
Maharashtra DY Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar along with others attend inauguration of a new terminal at the airport in Pune, on | Photo Credit: PTI
Mr. Fadnavis, addressing the gathering, said that the government’s commitment to developing new airports across the State. “The State government has decided to develop new airports in the State. The government is planning to develop a new airport at Purandar and permissions for it are being taken. Lakhs of people will get employment at the new airport proposed to be built at Purandar. The new airport will help in increasing Pune’s GDP by 2%,” he said.
Speaking at another event in Navi Mumbai, the former Chief Minister said that the country’s most modern and biggest cyber lab to combat crime will come up in Navi Mumbai.
He urged the Maharashtra police to prepare for the enforcement of three recently passed laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharat Sakshya Act — scheduled to take effect nationwide ..
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