After decades of anticipation, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is finally set to commence commercial operations from tomorrow, December 25. The Navi Gate project features eight large-scale art installations designed to showcase Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage. Each installation reflects a different aspect of Maharashtra’s culture and daily life.

Navi Mumbai: After decades of anticipation, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is finally set to commence commercial operations from tomorrow, December 25. Amid this, a video has been shared by director and content creator Farah Khan on her YouTube channel showing a unique glimpse into the airport’s distinctive art installations, known as “Navi Gate.” The Navi Gate project features eight large-scale art installations designed to showcase Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage.

All You Need To Know About Navi Gate

- While speaking to Farah Khan in the video, Chintan Shukla, Vice President of Airport Planning and Design, said, "There are eight art installations, of which four are at the departure, and the other four are at arrivals."

- He further added that the art installation has been conceived to promote local and emerging Maharashtrian art, and is positioned near the check-in counters and security check.

- Shukla further explained the meaning behind the name Navi Gate and said, “As you navigate the airport, you ‘Navi Gate’ through the art, hence the name Navi Gate.”

Screenshots from Farah Khan's YouTube Channel | YouTube/Farah Khan

- Each installation reflects a different aspect of Maharashtra’s culture and daily life. One standout piece shown in the video is Mumbai’s Dadar flower market, capturing the real-life moving pictures from the place. “This is a completely unique installation that passengers won’t find anywhere else,” Shukla added.

- While another artwork featured in the video showed dancing ribbons made of Paithani design, moving in circular motion. The video further explained that the ribbons dance to Maharashtrian music.

- While speaking to Farah Khan, Jeet and Diva Adani also explained the idea behind Navi Gate and said, "The whole idea of Navi Gate is to install it in a place where anxiety is highest. Moreover, the gate is also providing an opportunity for local artists in India to get a platform. These are all Indian artists seen in a modern way."

What's More At NMIA?

Passengers flying from Navi Mumbai International Airport will soon experience a fully digital travel journey, as Adani Group’s airport arm prepares to roll out free high-speed Wi-Fi and a smart passenger communication system from the first day of commercial operations on December 25. The initiative is aimed at easing passenger movement, cutting waiting times and reducing reliance on physical information desks.