Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district on Saturday.
The Greenfield airport marks a major addition to the state’s aviation infrastructure and regional connectivity.
After landing on the airport runway, the Prime Minister inaugurated the passenger terminal building. He also toured the facility with Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu.
GMR Group officials and the Civil Aviation Minister briefed him on the airport’s advanced features.
The terminal showcases Andhra Pradesh’s rich culture, traditions and artistic heritage.
PM Modi viewed the large-scale Etikoppaka artwork displayed at the airport’s entrance.
As the Prime Minister travelled to the public meeting venue with the Chief Minister and other leaders, 13,500 tribal women welcomed him with the traditional ‘Dhimsa’ dance.
According to officials, the performance created a Guinness World Record.
PM Modi applauded the colourful cultural presentation.
At the public meeting, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore before addressing the gathering.
Developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost exceeding Rs 5,640 crore, the airport will handle six million passengers annually. It will strengthen tourism, trade, investment, employment and regional air connectivity.
The passenger terminal offers a seamless travel experience through modern infrastructure.
The airport also integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Airside 4.0 technologies, the Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC), biometric passenger processing, automated baggage handling systems and intelligent operational monitoring. These technologies will improve efficiency, passenger safety, convenience and resource management while supporting future aviation requirements.
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