Archive · 26 Jul 2026
ASR International Airport inauguration preparations underway
The ASR International Airport in Visakhapatnam is getting ready for its big opening on August 1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be there to cut the ribbon.
Lots of people, more than 300,000, are expected to come and see the event.
The government is making sure everything is safe and comfortable for everyone.
They checked the parking, seats, and security.
Ministers and officials are working hard to make sure everything goes smoothly.
ASR International Airport in Visakhapatnam will be inaugurated on August 1 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh inspected the arrangements and security measures.
More than 3 lakh people are expected to attend the event.
District officials and GMR representatives were directed to ensure all amenities are provided.
Parking facilities and seating arrangements were inspected by ministers and officials.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, District officials, GMR representatives
- What
- Inauguration of ASR International Airport
- When
- August 1
- Where
- Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To officially open the new international airport
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Security Arrangements
Government Perspective
The government has made elaborate security arrangements to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister and the attendees.
Public Perspective
The public expects tight security measures to be in place for a smooth and safe event.
Infrastructure Readiness
Government Perspective
The government believes that all infrastructure, including parking and seating, is ready for the inauguration.
Public Perspective
The public hopes that the infrastructure will be adequate to handle the large number of attendees.
- Inauguration Date
- August 1
- Expected Attendees
- More than 3 lakh people
- Inaugurator
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Minister Visited
- Nara Lokesh
- Location
- Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam