Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking a major expansion of Assam’s aviation infrastructure.
Officials said the project has been developed at a total cost of ₹5,000 crore, with ₹1,000 crore allocated for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities. With the new terminal becoming operational, the Guwahati airport is expected to play a central role as an aviation hub not only for Assam but for the entire Northeast region.
The terminal’s design draws inspiration from Assam’s cultural heritage and rich biodiversity. Spread across 1,40,000 square metres, the structure combines modern facilities with local artistic and environmental elements. The airport is named after Gopinath Bardoloi, Assam’s first chief minister, and Prime Minister Modi also unveiled an 80 foot tall statue of Bardoloi outside the terminal.
Earlier, the prime minister shared glimpses of the new facility and described it as a major boost to the state’s infrastructure. He said the increased capacity would improve ease of living while also supporting commerce and tourism.
On Sunday, December 21, Modi said he would pay floral tributes at the Shaheed Smarak Sthal, dedicated to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement. He also announced his participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ammonia Urea Fertilizer Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited in Namrup, Dibrugarh. The project is expected to meet fertilizer requirements in Assam and other states, reduce imports, and strengthen self reliance.
