PM inaugurates new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports in Maharashtra, featuring modern amenities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10 virtually inaugurated the new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports in Maharashtra, featuring modern amenities.
Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar attended the event at Pune airport, where Mr. Fadnavis disclosed plans for a new airport at Purandar in Pune district, which has the potential to boost Pune’s GDP by 2%.
The recently inaugurated Lohegaon International Airport terminal in Pune spans 7,50,000 square feet with a capacity for over one crore passengers annually, boasting 10 aerobridges and 72 check-in counters. Kolhapur’s new terminal, covering 4,000 square meters, will showcase local culture and heritage, and accommodate 10 check-in counters.
Mr. Fadnavis, addressing the gathering, said that the government’s commitment to developing new airports across the State. “The State government has decided to develop new airports in the State. The government is planning to develop a new airport at Purandar and permissions for it are being taken. Lakhs of people will get employment at the new airport proposed to be built at Purandar. The new airport will help in increasing Pune’s GDP by 2%,” he said.
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