India, Oct. 24 -- Construction of a new passenger terminal building at Maharashtra Airport Development Company's (MADC) Shirdi airport is gathering momentum, with the focus on accelerating work and completing the project at the earliest. The new terminal is expected to significantly strengthen the airport's passenger-handling infrastructure, and provide a more comfortable and efficient travel experience for passengers visiting the prominent pilgrimage destination.

The expansion assumes significance as Shirdi attracts millions of devotees from across India and the world every year to the Sai Baba temple. With air connectivity providing an efficient alternative to road and rail travel, the airport serves pilgrims as well as business and le...