Navi Mumbai Airport to Be Named After D B Patil
Why in the news
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister revealed at an Airoli public meeting that the new Navi Mumbai airport will carry the name of D B Patil.
Key facts
- Airport: Navi Mumbai International Airport, to bear the name of late D B Patil.
- Announced by Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, in Airoli.
- D B Patil: a leader associated with farmers’ and local rights movements.
Significance
- Navi Mumbai is expected to turn into Maharashtra’s next economic growth engine.
- The airport would drive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, services, innovation-led enterprises and import-export trade.
Exam angle
- Who announced the name: Devendra Fadnavis.
- Venue of announcement: Airoli.
- Named after: D B Patil, a farmers’ rights leader.