India, Feb. 11 -- The Maharashtra government has directed that land acquisition for the proposed Purandar International Airport be completed by June 1, 2026, giving fresh momentum to the long-pending project aimed at easing pressure on Pune's existing aviation infrastructure.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision after the state cabinet cleared the project on Tuesday, saying clear instructions had been issued to ensure that the land acquisition process is wrapped up by June 1, 2026.

Welcoming the cabinet approval, Pune MP and Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol termed it a landmark step for Pune and western Maharashtra. He said improved air connectivity would play a key role in strengthening indu...