- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Greenfield Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s aviation and infrastructure development.
- Constructed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of more than ₹5,640 crore, the airport is designed to handle six million passengers annually during its initial phase.
- The project is expected to improve regional connectivity, boost tourism, attract investments, and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s economic growth.
World-Class Smart Airport
The newly inaugurated international airport features state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge digital technologies. It includes:
- AI-powered operational systems
- Biometric passenger processing
- Automated baggage handling
- Modern passenger terminals
- Advanced security infrastructure
- Sustainable and energy-efficient design
The airport is expected to become one of India’s most technologically advanced aviation hubs.
Leaders Showcase Airport Features
During the inauguration, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu briefed Prime Minister Modi about the airport’s advanced facilities and its importance for regional development.
The leaders highlighted how the project will improve domestic and international air connectivity while creating employment opportunities and accelerating industrial growth across the state.
₹18,000 Crore Development Push
Following the airport inauguration, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore across Andhra Pradesh.
These projects span key sectors including:
- Road infrastructure
- Rail connectivity
- Urban development
- Aviation
- Energy
- Public infrastructure
The initiatives aim to enhance connectivity, generate employment, and promote sustainable economic development throughout the state.
Boost to Andhra Pradesh’s Economy
The Greenfield Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is expected to:
- Enhance domestic and international connectivity
- Promote tourism in coastal Andhra Pradesh
- Attract foreign and domestic investments
- Create thousands of direct and indirect jobs
- Support exports and logistics
- Strengthen regional economic growth
The inauguration represents another major step in India’s ongoing infrastructure modernization and the government’s vision of building world-class transport networks.