Real Estate Pune
Purandar Airport Development to Cater to Pune's Rapid Growth: Fadnavis
2026-02-03 · Geosquare
Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the Purandar airport will be developed to meet the future requirements of Pune city, which is experiencing rapid growth in infrastructure, industrialization, and urbanization.
At a project review meeting held at his official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai, Fadnavis emphasized the importance of completing land acquisition for the project within a fixed timeline through the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Purandar is a taluka in Pune district, and the upcoming greenfield airport project is designed to alleviate pressure on Pune's existing Lohegaon airport.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister also directed agencies such as the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) and the Urban Development Department to clearly define their responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the project. A clear funding mechanism should be finalized for the airport project, he said, directing the MIDC to complete the land acquisition procedure.
Fadnavis highlighted that once the airport is developed, the surrounding area will emerge as a significant development zone. He instructed CIDCO to ensure the availability of land in the area at this stage, keeping future development in mind. The Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), responsible for the development of airports in the state, should be strengthened, and all under-construction airports should be handed over to it for development, as per a statement from the Chief Minister's Office.
Fadnavis also directed the MIDC to issue notifications for the remaining land acquisition for the Purandar airport and stated that a proposal regarding funding availability should be placed before the next cabinet meeting. At present, joint measurement of 1,216 hectares of the proposed airport land is underway.
The chief minister asked officials to complete the joint measurement process and submit reports on objections to the state government. Land acquisition for the airport is currently underway in seven villages of Pune district: Vanpuri, Kumbhar Valan, Udachiwadi, Ekhatpur, Munjawadi, Khanwadi, and Pargaon. Village-wise land acquisition officers of the rank of deputy collector and sub-divisional officer have been appointed to handle the process.
This development is a significant step towards enhancing Pune's infrastructure and ensuring sustainable growth in the region. The project is expected to boost economic activities and improve connectivity, making Pune a more attractive destination for both business and tourism.