India’s first offshore airport to be built in Maharashtra, capacity of 9 crore passengers; The economy of Mumbai Metropolitan Region will get a new lease of life.

India is going to take another historic step in the field of its aviation and infrastructure development. Maharashtra government is the first in the country offshore airport Order has been given to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for (airport to be built on artificial land under the sea). Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked officials to provide direct access to the proposed airport. Uttan-Virar Sea Link Instructions have also been given to explore the possibilities of expansion.

Proposed airport of Palghar district empty beach It will be built near and its annual passenger capacity will be approximately 9 crore (90 million) Will be of passengers.

What is an offshore airport?

Offshore airport is an airport which is developed through artificially created land or reclamation in the sea. Its objective is to expand aviation facilities in cities where land availability is limited.

Many countries in the world like Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea This model has been successfully adopted in India. Now India is also taking steps in this direction.

Maharashtra’s economy will get big benefits

This project is not limited to just building a new airport. This Wadhawan Portwill be developed with high-speed rail, new road projects and other mega infrastructure plans.

Experts believe that this will develop a new economic corridor in the northern part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), which will give a big boost to investment, industry, employment and real estate in Palghar and surrounding areas.

Will handle 9 crore passengers every year

The proposed airport is being designed keeping in mind the future needs. It is estimated that every year approximately 90 million passengers Will be able to handle the movement.

The development of Wadhawan Port and other transport networks along with this project will also reduce the increasing pressure on Mumbai.

New opportunity for investors

Real estate experts believe that the time between the announcement of any big infrastructure project and its construction is the most important from investment point of view.

Navani Group Director Shravan Navani It is said that now the possibilities of development in Palghar area have become stronger. According to him, three big government agencies-CIDCO, MMRDA and the Maharashtra government—are working on large-scale development plans in the same region.

He says that this is not a coincidence but an indication of the future economic potential of the region.

Lakhs of jobs will be created from Wadhawan Port

Wadhawan Port project is being considered as one of the largest ports of India. It is estimated that through 10 lakh jobs Will be born.

With such huge employment generation, the demand for housing, commercial complexes, hotels, retail and other urban amenities in the area will also increase rapidly. according to experts Vasai-Virar and Palghar This could become the most suitable area to meet this demand.

Even before, airport projects changed the picture.

in mumbai Navi Mumbai International Airport It is considered a great example of this. even before the airport became operational Ulwe, Panvel and Kharghar In such areas, there was a significant increase in the prices of land and properties.

Experts believe that the proposed offshore airport in Palghar can also give a new direction to economic activities and investment in the future.

Preparation of new development corridor

The biggest feature of this project is considered to be its location. Earlier the airport connected to Wadhawan Port was discussed around Dahanu area, but now its proposal empty beach It is situated near Virar, which is very close to Virar.

If it is proposed Uttan-Virar Sea Link, Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train and other transportation projects, could create a new industrial and urban development corridor in the northern part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Although the project is currently in the DPR stage and several administrative and environmental clearances are still pending, its announcement has raised new hopes about Maharashtra’s infrastructure development and investment prospects.