Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20-21 during which he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and unveil development projects worth around Rs 15,600 crore in Assam.

The Prime Minister will arrive in Guwahati on December 20th at around 3 pm and will visit the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. He will also address the gathering on this occasion. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the new terminal building, which will be a transformative milestone in Assam's connectivity, economic expansion, and global engagement.

The new integrated terminal building, spread over approximately 1.4 lakh square metres, is designed to handle 1.3 crore passengers annually, supported by major upgrades to the runway, airfield system, apron and taxiways, an official release said.

India's first nature-themed airport terminal

India's first nature-themed airport terminal, the airport's design draws inspiration from Assam's biodiversity and cultural heritage under the theme "Bamboo Orchid." The terminal features pioneering use of approximately 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo, complemented by 57 orchid-inspired pillars depicting the lush landscape inspired by Kaziranga, Japi motifs, the iconic rhinoceros symbol, and the Kopu flower. The terminal sets new benchmarks in passenger convenience and digital innovation, the release said. Features such as full-body scanners for faster, non-intrusive security checks, DigiYatra-enabled contactless travel, automated baggage handling, fast-track immigration, and AI-powered airport operations ensure seamless, safe, and efficient travel.

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to boost Assam's infrastructure
In a post on X, PM Modi said that the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is a big boost for Assam's infrastructure. PM Modi said, "I will be arriving in Guwahati, Assam tomorrow, 20th December. In the afternoon, the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport will be inaugurated. This is a big thing for Assam's infrastructure. The increased capacity means better 'ease of living' and will boost commerce as well as tourism." He also shared glimpses of the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

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