India, May 14 -- The Pune district administration will meet citizens from seven villages who are opposed to the proposed Purandar International Airport, next week.

The meeting has been set up following directions from the state revenue minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule; its primary aim is to address villagers' concerns regarding land acquisition and discuss the future course of action on the much-anticipated project.

Land acquisition officer Varsha Langde said on Tuesday, "We halted the land surveys, after the clash between police and villagers earlier this month. We want to listen to the concerned villagers following which we will resume the survey process." She termed the meeting as a step toward a "constructive dialogue".

The admin...