Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Fadnavis Meets Purandar Farmers Over Airport Land
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, met with farmers from seven villages in Purandar to discuss the land acquisition for a new airport in Pune.
Some farmers want more money for their land, while others don't want to give up their land at all.
The government is offering Rs 1 crore per acre, but some farmers are asking for much more.
The Chief Minister said the government will try to give the best compensation possible and will also help the farmers with jobs and education.
The new airport is expected to bring more industries to Pune and help the city's economy grow.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met farmers from seven villages in Purandar to discuss land acquisition for the new Pune International Airport.
Some farmers demanded higher compensation rates, with some asking for Rs 15 crore per acre, while others opposed the land acquisition entirely.
The government currently offers Rs 1 crore per acre, with additional benefits including a Skill Development Centre and priority in jobs for affected farmers.
The district administration claims 94% of farmers have consented to land acquisition, but some farmers maintain they only consented to land survey.
Fadnavis emphasized that the government will prioritize proper rehabilitation and compensation, with the airport project expected to boost Pune's GDP by at least 2%.
- Who
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, farmers from seven villages in Purandar
- What
- Meeting to discuss land acquisition for Pune International Airport
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Purandar, Pune
- Why
- To address farmers' concerns and demands regarding land acquisition and compensation
- Location
- Purandar, Pune
- Current Compensation
- Rs 1 crore per acre
- Farmers' Consent
- 94% (as per district administration)
- Proposed Airport
- Pune International Airport
- Expected GDP Impact
- Increase by 2%
- Additional Benefits
- Skill Development Centre, Project Affected Certificate, Priority in Jobs
