PM Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport, launch Rs 37,270 crore projects in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), built at a cost of around Rs. 19,650 crores during his two-day state visit from October 8-9. Along with the airport inauguration, PM Modi will also launch and dedicate several key projects in Mumbai. At the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of UK, Keir Starmer will also visit site and it will be his first official visit to India.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project in detail

NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport project that is developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and a second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. NMIA will work jointly with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to ease congestion and elevate Mumbai into the league of global multi-airport systems.

Features of NMIA

• Covers 1160 hectares of area that can handle 90 million passenger per year and process 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.
• Automated People Mover (APM) system to connect 4 passenger terminals, enable smooth inter-terminal transfers.
• Dedicated storage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• Solar power generation of approximately 47 MW.
• EV bus services for public connectivity.
• First airport having Water Taxi connectivity.

With Phase 1 NMIA, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3, find the details below-

Inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line-3

PM Modi will inaugurate Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), stretch from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade that is around 33.5 km long with 27 stations. The construction's total cost is over Rs 37,270 crore, marking a major milestone in the city’s urban transport transformation. Benefits

• Faster, more efficient and modern transit solution
• Integrates with other transport modes (railways, airports, metro lines, monorail)
• Will cater to 13 lakh passenger daily
• Provide seamless connectivity to Mumbai’s heritage and cultural districts such as Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Marine Drive, along with direct access to key administrative and financial hubs including the Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and Nariman Point.

Some important launches will also take place on the same day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of them is:

Launch of 'Mumbai One': Integrated Common Mobility App

It is an integrated app for 11 Public Transport Operators (PTOs) which covers Metro, Monorail, Suburban railways and Bus PTOs. It is convenient, efficient, secure and transforms public transportation experience across Mumbai.

Key features of 'Mumbai One' app

Integrated mobile ticketing: book tickets across multiple PTOs.
Seamless multimodal connectivity, single dynamic ticket for trips involving multiple transport modes.
Real-time journey updates, get updates on delays, alternative routes, and estimated arrival times.
Map-based information, find nearby stations, attractions, and points of interest.
SOS feature for commuter safety.

Inauguration of STEP

Prime Minister will inaugurate the Short- Term Employability Program (STEP), an initiative by the Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Maharashtra.

Key features

• Rolled out across 400 Government ITIs and 150 Government Technical High Schools.
• Aims to align skill development with industry requirements.
• Enhance employability of youth.
• 2,500 new training batches to be established.
• 364 exclusive batches for women.
• 408 batches in emerging technologies, including: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Electric Vehicles (EV), Solar, Additive manufacturing.

As per official records, PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer will discuss the opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and participate in the 6th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai. The Fest bring together innovators, policymakers, central bankers, regulators, investors, academicians, and industry leaders from around the world. The GFF, themed "Empowering Finance for a Better World," is expected to attract 100,000 participants from 75 countries, making it one of the world’s largest fintech gatherings. The event will feature 7,500 companies, 800 speakers, and 400 exhibitors, showcasing the latest fintech advancements and fostering global partnerships.