CSIR-CIMFR’s Role in Flattening Ulwe Hill for Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration

CSIR-CIMFR’s Rock Engineering Research Group played a crucial role in flattening Ulwe Hill for the Navi Mumbai airport. Utilizing advanced controlled blasting techniques, the team meticulously excavated 62 million cubic meters of rock, ensuring the safety of surrounding villages and ongoing airport construction. Their work, completed last year, paved the way for the airport’s timely inauguration.