Maharashtra government has sanctioned 177 new posts under the Traffic Department, marking a critical step in preparing the airport for its anticipated launch. The approval, formalised through a Government Resolution (GR) by the Home Department, underscores the state’s focus on strengthening security and traffic management in one of India’s most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects.
According to the official order, 175 permanent positions will be created within the Traffic Department, while two posts will be filled through an external manpower agency. The decision follows the clearance by a high-level committee of secretaries chaired by the Chief Secretary. The recruitment initiative entails an annual recurring cost of approximately ₹6.22 crore and a one-time expenditure of ₹1.32 crore, to be covered through the state’s sanctioned budget. The sanctioned roles include three Police Inspectors, four Assistant Police Inspectors, eight Police Sub-Inspectors, six Assistant Sub-Inspectors, 40 Head Constables, and 114 Police Constables. Additionally, two sanitation personnel will be deployed via an external agency. Officials said this additional manpower will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless traffic flow, managing passenger mobility, and maintaining law and order within and around the airport’s jurisdiction.
A senior police official stated that the sanctioned staff would enhance both operational capacity and response efficiency as the airport transitions to commercial operations. Earlier, 108 positions had been approved for the dedicated Airport Police Station, bringing the total sanctioned strength to nearly 285 personnel. “The new posts will significantly improve on-ground preparedness for traffic control, emergency response, and passenger safety once the airport becomes operational,” the official said. The Navi Mumbai International Airport, being developed as a major gateway for western India, is expected to handle millions of passengers annually. With four passenger terminals, two runways, and a dedicated cargo complex, the facility is designed to relieve congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and catalyse regional economic growth.
Urban planners note that strengthening human resources in traffic and policing aligns with sustainable airport planning principles, ensuring safe and efficient mobility around the high-traffic zone. As the airport gears up for its first phase of operations, the sanctioned positions are seen as a foundational measure for maintaining civic order and safety in the emerging aerotropolis. The upcoming staffing expansion not only marks administrative readiness but also reflects a forward-looking approach to integrated urban governance—essential for the seamless functioning of India’s next major aviation hub.
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