NEW DELHI. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved a major plan to modernize Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the airport will now be managed and upgraded by GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) for the next 30 years. This landmark decision clears away years of legal and administrative delays, ensuring the project has the long-term stability needed to attract massive investment. As a key part of the MIHAN project, this redevelopment aims to turn Nagpur into the leading aviation hub for Central India.
Under this new plan, the airport is expected to eventually handle up to 30 million passengers every year, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and much better connectivity for the Vidarbha region. Beyond just travel, the upgrade will focus on making Nagpur a major center for cargo and logistics, taking advantage of its central location in India. This transformation is set to jumpstart the local economy, create thousands of new jobs across Maharashtra, and bring world-class efficiency to both passenger and industrial services.
