Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on October 8–9, marking a major event in the state’s infrastructure and international engagement calendar. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate key projects in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and host the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport
On October 8, PM Modi will arrive in Navi Mumbai and, at around 3 PM, undertake a walkthrough of the newly constructed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). At 3:30 PM, he will officially inaugurate the airport and launch several other projects in Mumbai, followed by an address to the gathering.
The NMIA, India’s largest greenfield airport project, has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 19,650 crore under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP). Designed to work alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), the airport aims to ease congestion and establish Mumbai as a global multi-airport hub.
Key features of NMIA include:
– Total area: 1,160 hectares, with a projected capacity of 90 million passengers annually and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.
– Automated People Mover (APM) systems for inter-terminal and city-side connectivity.
– Sustainable practices, including 47 MW solar power generation, EV buses, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) storage.
– Unique water taxi connectivity—the first airport in India to offer this.
Mumbai Metro Line-3 Phase 2B to Be Dedicated
PM Modi on October 8 will also inaugurate Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), connecting Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, at an estimated cost of Rs 12,200 crore. With this, the entire Metro Line-3 (total cost over Rs 37,270 crore) will be fully operational, offering a modern underground transit solution across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Highlights of Metro Line-3:
– Length: 33.5 km with 27 stations from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR.
– Serves over 1.3 million passengers daily.
– Connects South Mumbai’s heritage and business districts, including Fort, Kala Ghoda, Marine Drive, Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, RBI, BSE, and Nariman Point.
– Integrated with other transport modes, including railways, airports, other metro lines, and monorail services.
Launch of Mumbai One App for Integrated Public Transport
PM Modi will launch the “Mumbai One” app, an integrated mobility platform covering 11 public transport operators, including metro lines, monorail, suburban railways, and city bus services.
Mumbai One App offers:
– Mobile ticketing across multiple operators.
– Seamless multimodal connectivity with a single dynamic ticket.
– Real-time journey updates, alternative route suggestions, and station maps.
– Safety features include an SOS button.
– Skill Development Initiative: STEP Program
– PM Modi will also inaugurate the Short-Term Employability Program (STEP) by Maharashtra’s Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.
Program details:
– Implemented across 400 Government ITIs and 150 Government Technical High Schools.
– Launch of 2,500 new training batches, including 364 exclusively for women.
– Focus on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, Electric Vehicles, Solar, and Additive Manufacturing.
– Aims to enhance industry-aligned skill development and employability.
UK PM Keir Starmer to Visit Mumbai
On October 9, PM Modi will host UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 AM in Mumbai. Key events include:
– CEO Forum at Jio World Centre at 1:40 PM.
– 6th Global Fintech Fest at 2:45 PM, where both leaders will deliver keynote addresses on October 9.
The visit will focus on India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, trade and investment opportunities under CETA, technology, innovation, defence, climate, health, education, and people-to-people ties.
Global Fintech Fest 2025
The 6th edition of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) will bring together over 100,000 participants from 75+ countries, featuring 7,500 companies, 800 speakers, 400 exhibitors, and 70 regulators.
Key highlights:
– Theme: “Empowering Finance for a Better World”, integrating AI, augmented intelligence, innovation, and inclusion.
– Participation from international regulators like the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Deutsche Bundesbank, Banque de France, and FINMA.
– A platform for dialogue on fintech policy, ethical finance, and global cooperation.
