Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bhogapuram Airport Inauguration with Tribal Dance
A new international airport is being opened in Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Before the first flights take off, there will be a big celebration with 14,000 tribal dancers performing the Dhimsa dance.
The airport is named after Alluri Sitarama Raju, a famous revolutionary who fought against the British.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will open the airport on August 1, 2026.
The airport can handle up to 6 million passengers at first, but it can be expanded to handle up to 40 million passengers.
Many people from nearby areas are expected to attend the inauguration.
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1, 2026.
14,000 tribal students to perform the Dhimsa dance before the first commercial flights take off on August 17, 2026.
Airport named after Alluri Sitarama Raju, a revolutionary who led the Rampa Rebellion against British colonial rule.
Initial passenger capacity of 6 million annually, expandable to 40 million.
Developed by GMR Group, the airport is a key infrastructure project for the Andhra Pradesh government.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli, GMR Group, tribal communities
- What
- Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram
- When
- August 1, 2026
- Where
- Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To boost economic development, connectivity, and celebrate indigenous culture
Government and Developers
Local Tribal Communities
Airport Development
Government and Developers
The government and GMR Group view the airport as a significant infrastructure project that will boost economic development and connectivity in the region.
Local Tribal Communities
Some tribal communities may have concerns about the impact of the airport on their traditional lands and way of life.
- Inauguration Date
- August 1, 2026
- Commercial Operations Start
- August 17, 2026
- Initial Passenger Capacity
- 6 million passengers annually
- Maximum Passenger Capacity
- 40 million passengers annually
- Developer
- GMR Group
- Tribal Dance
- Dhimsa
- Number of Dancers
- 14,000
- Expected Attendees
- 3 lakh
