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The world has become a global village since the emergence of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) under the concept of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) in 1990's. A tremendous development has taken place globally as the States have invited the private players in all fields of developmental works. India not being an exception, has adopted the PPP model by which, today, India is able to witness the world class international airports in Hyderabad and Bangalore. The author taking the opportunity of India's coastal length of 11,098.81 Kms, focuses on the development of "water aerodromes" for seaplane operations in India. The important element of aviation in popularity of the seaplane can be traced to a combination of operational, performance and economic characteristics which can revolutionize the nation's regional connectivity to remote locations. As airports and airlines are economic engines for a nation, likewise water aerodromes and seaplanes are pivotal to remote regional connectivity, remote access, tourism, search and rescue operations. India being endowed with a lengthy coastline of 11098.91 km can be used at an optimum level including the establishment of water aerodromes through PPP model and the seaplanes paving way for a new way to travel with huge impetus to tourism, allied sectors and employment. Hence, the author focuses on introducing the PPP Model Water Aerodromes for Seaplane operations in India, its viability; optimum use of Indian coast line; various mechanisms of PPP; regulatory legal framework international and domestic; role of Ministry of Civil Aviation; requirement of infrastructure for the development of water aerodromes; emerging legal issues along with the challenges ahead followed by suggestions and conclusion.