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GMR Airports takeover of Nagpur airport

This event serves as a practical example of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in airport infrastructure development, which is relevant for understanding sectoral growth and policy implementation in GS3 and GS2.

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GMR Airports Ltd. has officially taken over operations of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur.
The project is managed by GMR Nagpur International Airport Ltd. (GNIAL) under a 30-year concession agreement signed in November 2024 with MIHAN India Ltd.
Phase 1 objective: Expand passenger terminal capacity to 3 million travellers annually.
Long-term objective: Increase total capacity to 30 million passengers annually.
Infrastructure upgrades include a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and extensive airside improvements.
A new cargo terminal is planned with an annual handling capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes.

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Discuss the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in modernizing regional aviation infrastructure in India, with reference to the recent concession agreements for airport development. 150 words

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The concession agreement for the development and management of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, has been signed with which entity?

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GMR Airports takes over operations of Nagpur airport

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