India is planning a landmark infrastructure project in the form of its first offshore airport, proposed near Vadhavan Port on the Maharashtra coast. The project carries an estimated price tag of around ₹45,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive aviation developments in the country. India Plans Its First Offshore Airport Near Vadhavan at an Estimated Cost of ₹45,000 Crore The airport is envisioned as a multi-modal connectivity hub, strengthening links between air, sea, road, and rail networks tied to global trade routes. The proposed location is off the coast of Palghar district in western Maharashtra, close to the upcoming deep-draft Vadhavan Port. Unlike conventional airports built on land, this one will be constructed entirely on reclaimed land in the Arabian Sea. Once operational, the airport is expected to manage passenger traffic of up to 90 million people every year. This capacity is aimed at reducing the growing burden on existing airports within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Officials associated with the project indicate that land reclamation alone will account for roughly ₹25,000 crore of the total investment. The remaining funds will be directed toward airport infrastructure, including runways, terminals, and other essential airside and landside facilities. A pre-feasibility study… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
