Prime Minister Modi Likely To Inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport On 30 September During Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on 30 September, coinciding with his visit to Mumbai for the opening of the Worli–Cuffe Parade stretch of Metro Line 3, the Hindustan Times reported.

According to the HT report, officials from the urban development department said that, although the Kalbadevi and Girgaon metro stations are still incomplete, two of their four access points will open after the event.

The HT report, citing sources, said the Mahayuti government postponed the airport’s launch due to Pitru Paksha, an inauspicious period for new ventures, and chose 30 September, the eighth day of Navratri, for the ceremony.

A senior CIDCO officer reportedly confirmed that the date is under consideration, while NMIA authorities have not commented publicly.

The Union government had set several deadlines for the project, including January, March, and June 2025.

After a site review in July, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde fixed 30 September as the target.

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Billed as a next-generation facility, NMIA will feature two parallel runways, advanced passenger amenities, and eco-friendly systems.

Fadnavis announced that the airport will run on 37 MW of renewable energy, with all on-site vehicles powered by electricity or alternative fuels.

The terminal will feature an ultra-fast baggage system with 360-degree barcode scanning, enabling claims to be processed among the quickest globally.

Connectivity plans cover road, rail, and water transport, supported by the Atal Setu, a coastal road, and a proposed link to Thane.

Future phases will add a metro link and underground access, cutting the walking distance from bays to gates to about 500 metres.

Launched with a bhoomi poojan by Modi in 2018, the project faced delays from the pandemic and earlier policy slowdowns.

Cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar has urged CIDCO to highlight Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy along the airport’s approach road.

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