- By Shubham Bajpai
- Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Central government is working to boost domestic air connectivity, and in line with that, a significant upgrade to the Nashik and Shirdi airports would be taken up soon. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation is preparing to convene a high-level meeting in this regard. The review and improvement of infrastructure and travel links at both airports will be discussed in the meeting.
The move is crucial as the Maharashtra government has already unveiled the detailed schedule of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Triambakeshwar, which will start in 2026 and conclude in 2028.
The announcement for the upgradation of air connectivity between two Maharashtra airports was announced by the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol, during a press conference at the BJP’s Vasant Smruti office in Nashik at an event marking the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi government.
As the Simhastha Kumbh is likely to welcome a massive number of devotees, the footfall at Nashik's Ozar Airport is also expected to see a surge, and to accommodate it, key upgrades are necessary. Mohol emphasised that the upgrades will be done accordingly.
Similarly, Shirdi Airport will also undergo infrastructural improvements and better connectivity with major cities as passenger demand has seen a rise.
Mohol also spoke about the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra. During the meeting, he said that the ruling Mahayuti alliance, BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena, will jointly contest most of the polls, leaving some places where local factors demand an independent fighting strategy.
Mohol also shed light on the major achievements of the Modi government in its 11 year rule, including the poverty alleviation of 25 crore citizens, building 12 crore toilets, income tax exemption limit upto Rs 12 lakh per annum, rise in MSP s of Kharif crops, and Rs 10.5 lakh crore Central assistance to Maharashtra among others.