ENA State 2025-10-07 16:44:15 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Mumbai, Oct 7 (KNN)</strong> Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, during his 2-day visit to Maharashtra.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The NMIA, Indias largest Greenfield airport developed under a Public Private Partnership at a cost of approximately Rs 19,650 crore, is set to be a cornerstone of Indias vision to become a global aviation hub. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Spread over 1,160 hectares, NMIA is expected to eventually handle 90 million passengers annually and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among its modern features, NMIA will have an Automated People Mover (APM) linking its four passenger terminals, dedicated storage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), 47 MW solar power capacity, EV bus services, and will be the first Indian airport connected by Water Taxi. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The airport aims to operate alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to decongest Mumbai and position the city among global multi-airport hubs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Modi will also inaugurate Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), extending from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, completing the 33.5 km fully underground line at a total cost of over Rs 37,270 crore. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The metro will serve 13 lakh passengers daily, connecting South Mumbais cultural districts and key administrative and financial hubs, including Nariman Point, BSE, and Mantralaya. The project integrates with existing metro, monorail, suburban rail, and airport systems to enhance last-mile connectivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, he will launch Mumbai One, an integrated mobility app connecting 11 public transport operators, providing features like mobile ticketing, real-time updates, multimodal connectivity, and safety functions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He will also inaugurate the Short-Term Employability Program (STEP) in Maharashtra, aiming to create 2,500 new training batches, including courses in AI, IoT, EVs, and additive manufacturing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">On October 9, PM Modi will host UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The two leaders will review progress under the India UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation, defence, and climate.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43726 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/pm-modi-to-launch-navi-mumbai-airport-metro-line-3-extension-in-maharashtra 2025-10-07 16:44:15 knnindia.co.in