Pune: Purandar Airport Land Acquisition Accelerates; Compensation Rates Finalised For Seven Villages 

Pune, May 5, 2026: The land acquisition process for the proposed Purandar International Airport is progressing at a fast pace, with the Maharashtra government finalising compensation rates for affected landowners across seven villages in Purandar taluka.

The ambitious airport project, named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is expected to create significant employment and business opportunities for residents in Pune district. A total of 1,216.75 hectares of land from villages including Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Pargaon, Munjwadi, and Khanwadi has been approved for acquisition under the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961.

During a high-level committee meeting held on April 24, 2026, compensation rates for land acquisition were approved. As per the calculation, the total compensation payable per hectare after applying multipliers, relief amounts, and additional benefits stands at approximately ₹1.61 crore per acre equivalent, including statutory additions.

Land Identified for Acquisition:

• Udachiwadi – 58.34 hectares
• Vanpuri – 154.06 hectares
• Kumbharvalan – 245.48 hectares
• Khanwadi – 269.22 hectares
• Munjwadi – 82.56 hectares
• Ekhatpur – 199.03 hectares
• Pargaon – 188.07 hectares

Approval of Compensation:

Compensation rates approved in a High-Power Committee meeting held on April 24, 2026 under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary (Industries).

Land Compensation Structure:

• Base rate per hectare fixed by the committee.
• Multiplier applied (factor 2).
• 100% additional relief amount included.
• Total compensation per hectare: ₹3,79,76,240.
• Approximate compensation per acre: ₹1,51,90,496.
• Additional 12% amount applicable on market value for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.

Total payable compensation: ₹1,61,01,925 (per acre approx., including additions).

Compensation for Attached Assets:

• Landowners will receive double the value of all attached assets such as:
• Houses, buildings, sheds, cattle sheds
• Wells, borewells, pipelines, water tanks
• Trees (forest and fruit-bearing)

Fruit Tree Valuation (Agriculture Department):

• Mango: ₹50,000 – ₹60,000
• Custard Apple: ₹11,000 – ₹13,000
• Fig: ₹10,000 – ₹13,000
• Coconut: ₹4,000 – ₹6,000
• Tamarind: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000
• Chikoo: ₹13,000 – ₹17,000

Forest Tree Valuation (Forest Department):

• Babul: ₹4,899
• Neem: ₹6,392
• Ber: ₹2,044
• Eucalyptus: ₹11,783
• Peepal: ₹21,979
• Umbar: ₹11,783
• Karanj: ₹21,979
• Banyan: ₹21,979

Other Infrastructure Valuation:

• Wells: ₹3 lakh to ₹17 lakh
• Borewells: ₹40,000 to ₹60,000
• Houses/Buildings: ₹3 lakh to ₹40 lakh (as per size and PWD rates)

Final Compensation Formula:

Land compensation (₹1.61 crore approx.)

Plus double the total value of all attached assets

In addition to land value, affected landowners will receive double the assessed value of assets attached to the land. These include houses, wells, borewells, pipelines, trees, and other structures. Valuations have been carried out by respective government departments.

Fruit-bearing trees such as mango, custard apple, fig, coconut, tamarind, and chikoo have been assigned specific compensation ranges. Similarly, forest trees like babul, neem, peepal, and banyan have been evaluated by the forest department. Infrastructure elements such as wells and borewells have also been assessed, with compensation varying based on size and type.

Residential structures will be compensated based on Public Works Department rates, ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹40 lakh depending on size and construction.

The government has also outlined additional benefits for landowners who opt for a consent-based agreement. These include compensation equivalent to 750 days of wages for landowners losing land and 500 days of wages for small farmers. Financial assistance for house and cattle shed relocation will also be provided.

Officials stated that the entire compensation process will be carried out transparently, with payments directly transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via RTGS through the district administration. Compensation amounts will be exempt from income tax and other government levies.

Landowners have been urged to submit consent forms and necessary documents within the stipulated time frame. Authorities warned that failure to do so may lead to compulsory acquisition, under which certain benefits including developed land return and rehabilitation advantages may not be applicable.

As of May 3, 2026, a total of 244 consent and undertaking forms covering 174.64 hectares have been received from the seven villages.

The administration has appealed to all affected landowners to cooperate with the process to ensure timely execution of the project, which is seen as a key infrastructure boost for the region.