India, Feb. 4 -- Pune

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the proposed greenfield airport at Purandar would be developed keeping in mind Pune's future requirements, as the city continues to expand rapidly in terms of infrastructure, industry and urban spread.

Reviewing the project at a meeting held at his official residence, Varsha, Fadnavis stressed that land acquisition for the airport must be completed within a defined timeframe through the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

Located in Purandar taluka of Pune district, the proposed airport is intended to reduce the load on the existing Lohegaon airport. During the meeting, the chief minister instructed agencies such as the City and Industrial Develop...