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PM Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday and said that it will make Asia the biggest connectivity hub.
Speaking at the inauguration event, PM Modi said, "... Today, the entire nation is working towards 'Viksit Bharat'. A Viksit Bharat is one where there is both momentum and progress, and where public welfare is paramount and government schemes make life easier for the citizens.”
“With this new airport, farmers in Maharashtra will be connected to the markets of the Middle East and Europe. This will attract investment and new businesses to the area. I congratulate the people of Maharashtra on the inauguration of this airport,” he added.
He said, “Now Mumbai has anew airport (NMIA), which will be Asia’s largest connectivity hub. Today, the city also has a fully underground metro to facilitate easy travel across Mumbai. Launching an underground metro with such careful construction in a city like Mumbai is a big achievement.”
He added thatthe airport's lotus-shaped construction represents our heritage and culture. It will increase trade with other countries and improve access to the global market.
Comparing the figures to 2014, when there were only 74 airports, he noted that now there are more than 160 airports in India.
A landmark Greenfield project built at a cost of around ₹ 19,650 crore, the airport spans 1,160 hectares and is expected to improve India's aviation capacity. It's also likely to ease the heavy traffic burden on the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Before the formal inauguration, PM Modi took a walkthrough of the freshly built facility.
In addition to this, the Prime Minister also inaugurated Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua line), built at a total cost of over ₹ 37,270 crore.
In a post on X on Wednesday, he described it as a ‘significant enhancement’ for the city.
“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,” he wrote.
He also unveiled the Mumbai One app, an integrated mobility platform designed to facilitate seamless travel among various public transport services within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
During the inauguration ceremony, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra also commented on the progress of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Mumbai One app, and water taxi services.
Fadnavis referenced that the airport's planning dates back to the 1990s, with boards for the project being visible along the Mumbai-Pune route.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed pride in the new airport, stating that Mumbai became the first Indian metro city with a second airport.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to his British counterpart Keir Starmer, calling his visit to India historic.
On X, he said, “Welcome, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”
Speaking at the inauguration event, PM Modi said, "... Today, the entire nation is working towards 'Viksit Bharat'. A Viksit Bharat is one where there is both momentum and progress, and where public welfare is paramount and government schemes make life easier for the citizens.”
#WATCH | At the inauguration event of Navi Mumbai International Airport, PM Modi says, "Navi Mumbai International Airport is a project which reflects 'Viksit
Bharat'...With this new airport, farmers in Maharashtra will be connected to the markets of the Middle East and Europe.… pic.twitter.com/H2AIiNEnx7
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2025
“With this new airport, farmers in Maharashtra will be connected to the markets of the Middle East and Europe. This will attract investment and new businesses to the area. I congratulate the people of Maharashtra on the inauguration of this airport,” he added.
He said, “Now Mumbai has anew airport (NMIA), which will be Asia’s largest connectivity hub. Today, the city also has a fully underground metro to facilitate easy travel across Mumbai. Launching an underground metro with such careful construction in a city like Mumbai is a big achievement.”
He added thatthe airport's lotus-shaped construction represents our heritage and culture. It will increase trade with other countries and improve access to the global market.
Comparing the figures to 2014, when there were only 74 airports, he noted that now there are more than 160 airports in India.
A landmark Greenfield project built at a cost of around ₹ 19,650 crore, the airport spans 1,160 hectares and is expected to improve India's aviation capacity. It's also likely to ease the heavy traffic burden on the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
#WATCH | Navi Mumbai | PM Modi inaugurates the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 and 'Mumbai One' – India’s First Integrated Common Mobility App for 11 Public transport Operators
(Video source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/Z3zrEwSpAq
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2025
Before the formal inauguration, PM Modi took a walkthrough of the freshly built facility.
In addition to this, the Prime Minister also inaugurated Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua line), built at a total cost of over ₹ 37,270 crore.
In a post on X on Wednesday, he described it as a ‘significant enhancement’ for the city.
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. https://t.co/aKmhc9RtUk pic.twitter.com/ing6Mb3xD4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2025
“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,” he wrote.
He also unveiled the Mumbai One app, an integrated mobility platform designed to facilitate seamless travel among various public transport services within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
During the inauguration ceremony, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra also commented on the progress of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Mumbai One app, and water taxi services.
Fadnavis referenced that the airport's planning dates back to the 1990s, with boards for the project being visible along the Mumbai-Pune route.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed pride in the new airport, stating that Mumbai became the first Indian metro city with a second airport.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to his British counterpart Keir Starmer, calling his visit to India historic.
Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future. @Keir_Starmer pic.twitter.com/Sv29sZ6dzj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2025
On X, he said, “Welcome, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”
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