In preparation for the launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the Maharashtra government has approved the creation of 285 new immigration posts to support operational readiness at the upcoming greenfield airport. The move comes alongside an allocation of ₹11 crore for staffing and infrastructure requirements, according to official reports. The airport’s first phase is expected to be operational within the next few months.
The newly approved immigration posts will be deployed under the Bureau of Immigration and are critical to ensuring streamlined international passenger processing at NMIA’s Terminal 1. Authorities have confirmed that the recruitment and training process will begin immediately to align with the phased commissioning schedule.
The NMIA project, one of India’s largest infrastructure undertakings, is designed to decongest the overburdened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai. Upon completion, the airport will feature four passenger terminals, two runways, and a cargo terminal, along with a wide range of commercial and support infrastructure. All major structures within the project incorporate large-scale steel-based construction, including terminal roofs, skywalks, and cargo handling bays—highlighting the importance of steel in modern airport architecture.
Officials stated that the addition of immigration staff is part of the state’s broader push to ensure NMIA is fully equipped for international connectivity from day one. The airport is expected to become a major gateway for global trade and tourism, with seamless infrastructure to support large passenger volumes and logistics operations.
The project is being executed in partnership with CIDCO and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., with significant emphasis on sustainability, multimodal connectivity, and industrial integration. Once fully operational, NMIA is projected to handle up to 90 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in South Asia.
