Nearly 50% of farmers have given consent for land acquisition for the Purandar International Airport project near Pune.
Around 1,450 acres out of the revised 3,000-acre requirement has been cleared in just one week.
Farmers will receive compensation along with 10% of their land back as developed plots in the upcoming Aerocity.
Pune, 2nd September 2025: The land acquisition process for the long-awaited Purandar International Airport near Pune has gained momentum, with nearly half of the affected farmers agreeing to hand over their land within the first week of the drive.
District Collector Jitendra Dudi confirmed that landowners covering about 1,450 acres of the revised 3,000-acre project have submitted consent letters. Officials said over 1,000 farmers from the seven identified villages have given their approval at the Pune collector’s office and the Saswad sub-divisional office.
The project, which had earlier faced strong resistance, especially from Pargaon village, appears to be moving forward with smoother participation this time.
To encourage cooperation, the administration has offered a compensation package that includes monetary payment and the return of 10% of the acquired land in the form of developed plots within the upcoming Aerocity next to the airport.
The consent process will remain open until September 18, giving more farmers time to come forward.
