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Villagers Mobilize Against Purandar Airport Project

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-18T10:21:44.508589+05:30

- Opposition to the Purandar International Airport project is growing among residents of Pargaon, the village contributing the most land. - A special gram sabha is scheduled for March 21 to discuss the villagers' next steps regarding land acquisition. - The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is overseeing the acquisition of 2,753 hectares across seven villages. - The land acquisition process is expected to be completed within six months, with transparency and fair compensation promised to farmers. - The Purandar airport project, first announced in 2018, aims to be operational by March 2029, with the detailed project report (DPR) expected by September 2025. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/pargaon-villagers-call-gram-sabha-to-oppose-purandar-airport-project-101742236446439.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/four-officers-to-be-deputed-for-land-acquisition-for-purandar-airport-101742236325724.html)

Opposition to the Purandar International Airport project is growing among residents of Pargaon, the village contributing the most land.
A special gram sabha is scheduled for March 21 to discuss the villagers' next steps regarding land acquisition.
The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is overseeing the acquisition of 2,753 hectares across seven villages.
The land acquisition process is expected to be completed within six months, with transparency and fair compensation promised to farmers.
The Purandar airport project, first announced in 2018, aims to be operational by March 2029, with the detailed project report (DPR) expected by September 2025.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times