Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Pune's Transport Infrastructure Gets Major Upgrades
Pune is getting some big upgrades to its transportation system.
The old terminal at the Pune airport is being renovated and will have more check-in counters and boarding gates.
A new airport in Purandar is also being planned, and most farmers have agreed to give their land for it.
Additionally, the city's bus service, PMPML, is getting 1,500 more buses to make travel easier for everyone.
These changes will help make traveling in and around Pune much better.
The old terminal at Pune International Airport is being renovated and will have 14 additional check-in counters and 2 more boarding gates, expected to be completed by March 2025.
Construction of the new Purandar airport is set to begin in the second quarter of next year, with 96% of farmers consenting to land acquisition.
The PMPML bus fleet will increase from 2,000 to 3,500 buses by April-May 2025, with 1,000 new CNG buses ordered from Leyland and Tata.
The Purandar airport project has faced opposition from farmers for the past 10 years, primarily due to land acquisition and compensation issues.
The renovated old terminal at Pune International Airport will have a total of 48 check-in counters and 12 boarding gates once completed.
- Who
- Pune International Airport, Pune District Administration, PMPML
- What
- Transport infrastructure upgrades including airport renovations, new airport construction, and bus fleet expansion
- When
- Old terminal renovation completion by March 2025, Purandar airport construction to begin in Q2 2025, bus fleet expansion by April-May 2025
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To improve transportation facilities and accommodate growing demand
Pro-Development
Farmers' Opposition
Purandar Airport Construction
Pro-Development
The district administration has received consent from 96% of farmers for land acquisition, and construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year.
Farmers' Opposition
Farmers have opposed the airport project for the past 10 years, primarily due to land acquisition and compensation issues.
- Old Terminal Renovation Completion
- March 2025
- Additional Check-in Counters
- 14
- Additional Boarding Gates
- 2
- Purandar Airport Land Acquisition
- 96% consent from farmers
- Purandar Airport Construction Start
- Second quarter of next year
- PMPML Bus Fleet Increase
- From 2,000 to 3,500 by April-May
- New Buses Ordered
- 1,000 CNG buses (800 of 12 meters, 200 of 9 meters)
Sources
Pune Ring Road Progressing Rapidly, Will Decongest City Traffic, Says MLA Mahesh Landge
Renovated airport terminal, start of Purandar airport construction, and 1,000 new e-buses: Major events to anticipate in Pune’s transport in 2026
Terminal revamp, new airport, bigger bus fleet to power Pune’s transport push
