Pune Airport’s New Terminal Ready To Open Following CISF Manpower Approval
New Delhi/Pune, 29th June 2024: Pune International Airport is gearing up to open its newly constructed terminal to the public, as the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) manpower necessary for terminal security has been greenlit by the Union Home Ministry.
This development marks a significant achievement driven by Pune MP and Minister of State (Civil Aviation), Murlidhar Mohol, who recently engaged with Home Minister Amit Shah to secure the required manpower.
The Modi government had previously inaugurated the new terminal to meet the increasing demand for flights from Pune. However, operationalizing the terminal was delayed due to insufficient CISF staffing. Minister Mohol, upon assuming office, promptly took up the issue with the Home Ministry and personally met with Home Minister Amit Shah, resulting in the approval of additional CISF positions.
Minister Mohol stated, “Efforts to expedite the opening of the new terminal have borne fruit with the approval of 222 various CISF posts for Pune Airport, covering seven different roles. This brings the total CISF manpower at Pune Airport to 715, meeting the requirements for the new terminal without any further delays. We are now working towards opening the terminal at the earliest possible date. On behalf of Pune’s citizens, we extend our gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for his support in fulfilling this manpower demand.”
Minister Mohol has been instrumental in accelerating developments at Pune Airport since assuming responsibilities at the Civil Aviation Ministry. Within two weeks of his tenure, critical issues including the feasibility study survey for runway extension and damaged Air India aircraft parking relocation to Air Force premises were resolved.
