The presentation outlines the design, planning and development of Manohar International Airport, Goa, built to address the limitations of an existing airport in the city and support regional growth. It highlights the PPP‑based DBFOT model and the holistic masterplanning of airside, landside and city‑side infrastructure. Key themes include strategic site selection at Mopa, culturally inspired architectural design, scalable terminal and airside systems, phased development and robust engineering solutions. Sustainability measures, multimodal connectivity and long‑term economic benefits emphasize the airport’s role as a modern, resilient aviation hub for Goa.

• Securing environmental clearance – strategies used for engineering resilience, sustainability, and environmental integration
• Criticality in securing 100% right of way in PPP projects
• How to ensuring financial closure and the challenges and learnings
• The role of the PPP-based DBFOT model in enabling efficient, risk‑balanced airport development
• The airport’s economic, connectivity and regional development impact