With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) today, a massive beautification and security drive has been launched across Ulwe and adjoining areas. From road resurfacing and illegal encroachment demolitions to round-the-clock security checks by the Central Industrial Security Force, every department was in overdrive.

On Saturday, dambar work (asphalt resurfacing) was carried out near the NMIA entrance gate and adjoining service roads. A worker even said that since Modi is coming, everything has to look clean and perfect. They also spoke out about how they had been instructed to ensure that there were no potholes or dust near the VIP route.