Navi Mumbai Airport to become a reality

The Navi Mumbai Airport is set to become a reality following Ministers of Civil Aviation and Environment and Forest agreeing to concede a little ground after sorting out differences over the proposed airport. While the environment ministry objected to the diversion of two rivers and the destruction of over 400 mangroves, the Aviation Ministry has conceded to build the airport without impacting the rivers. The project is already delayed by three years due to land acquisition issues and environment clearances. However, indications are that the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC), whose clearance is required for the project, is likely to agree to the newly worked strategy.