Pune: Purandar Airport Land Donors to Receive Developed Plots Under Priority-Based Scheme

Mumbai/Purandar, 19th July 2025: The Pune district administration has unveiled a key incentive to accelerate land acquisition for the proposed Purandar International Airport. Farmers who voluntarily give up their land will be rewarded with 10% of their surrendered land returned as developed plots within the upcoming Aerosity, under a first-come, first-served policy. Officials have earmarked around 700 acres for this purpose.

The compensation plan was finalized in a high-level meeting in Mumbai, setting the stage for a combination of cash payouts and developed land for those who consent to the acquisition. These farmers will be entitled to four times the prevailing market rate, along with developed plots amounting to 10% of their contributed land area.

The acquisition process will proceed under the 2019 MIDC Act, which allows for both monetary and land-based compensation. Notably, only farmers who offer written consent will be eligible for the dual-benefit package. Those who decline will still receive four times the market value, but only in cash.

The administration plans to start collecting consent letters next week, with formal notices to be issued shortly. Farmers can submit their consent forms either at the District Collector’s Office or the Sub-Divisional Office in Saswad. Importantly, developed plot allocation in Aerosity will be prioritized based on the order of consent submissions, offering early supporters access to the most desirable locations.

Acquisition to Cover Seven Villages:
The project spans 2,673 hectares across seven villages in Purandar taluka: Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Munjwadi, Khanwadi, and Pargao. Of this, around 1,500 hectares will be used for the airport. Additionally, around 1,000 hectares have been set aside for infrastructure development and resettlement.

Within this acquired land, 267 hectares (approximately 667.5 acres) have been designated specifically for the distribution of developed plots to affected landowners as part of their rehabilitation benefits.

Despite initial objections, the project has gained significant backing. Earlier acquisition notices led to 2,163 objections from 2,451 account holders, but over 10,849 landowners—around 82% of the 13,300 stakeholders—did not raise objections, signaling widespread support for the airport.

Aerosity to Spark Regional Economic Growth:
The Aerosity, which will lie outside the core airport area, is expected to house these developed plots. Beyond resettlement, this zone is projected to become a major economic engine, driving growth in aviation-linked services, logistics, real estate, and employment in the surrounding region.