Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated his government’s focus on improving Mumbai’s infrastructure and enhancing the Ease of Living for its residents. He was preparing to inaugurate two of the city’s most significant projects: Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote, “On the way to Navi Mumbai to take part in the programme marking the inauguration of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. With this, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will get its second major international airport, thus boosting commerce and connectivity. The final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 will also be inaugurated. We are committed to enhancing Mumbai’s infrastructure and boosting Ease of Living for the people of this dynamic city.”
Talking about the inauguration of the Mumbai Metro, he added, “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.”
### Navi Mumbai International Airport: India’s Largest Greenfield Aviation Project
Developed at an estimated cost of ₹19,650 crore, the Navi Mumbai International Airport represents a major milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global aviation hub. Built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, it is India’s largest Greenfield airport project and the second international airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Spread over 1,160 hectares, NMIA has been designed for maximum efficiency, with the capacity to handle 90 million passengers and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will feature an Automated People Mover (APM) system connecting all four passenger terminals to facilitate smooth inter-terminal transfers. Additionally, another landside APM will link the city-side facilities.
Environmentally conscious in design, NMIA incorporates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) storage, generates 47 MW of solar power, and operates electric bus services for city-wide connectivity. Furthermore, it will become India’s first airport connected by a Water Taxi service, enhancing accessibility while reducing carbon emissions.
### Metro Line 3: Mumbai’s First Fully Underground Metro
Alongside the airport inauguration, PM Modi will also dedicate Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line 3, which stretches from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade. Built at an estimated cost of ₹12,200 crore, this phase completes the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, which has been constructed at a total cost exceeding ₹37,270 crore.
This metro line is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro and represents a monumental leap in the city’s urban mobility network. Metro 3 is expected to transform daily commuting by offering faster, cleaner, and more efficient travel between North and South Mumbai.
By connecting major business, residential, and transport hubs, Metro Line 3 promises to ease congestion, reduce pollution, and redefine public transport for millions of Mumbaikars.
*Text: Kamal Mishra*
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