Archive · 2 Feb 2026
PM Modi Honors Guru Ravidass, Inaugurates Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab and did several important things.
First, he changed the name of Adampur Airport to Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport to honor Guru Ravidass on his 649th birthday.
He also opened a new building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, which cost Rs 54.67 crore.
Many important people were there, including the Punjab Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister asked the central government to name Halwara Airport after a brave freedom fighter named Kartar Singh Sarabha.
Additionally, PM Modi met Sant Niranjan Dass, who recently received the Padma Shri award for his service to society.
Modi spoke about the Union Budget, saying it will help the poor, farmers, and boost India's economy.
He also talked about the teachings of Guru Ravidass and how they inspire people.
PM Modi renamed Adampur Airport to Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport in honor of Guru Ravidass's 649th birth anniversary.
Modi inaugurated the civil terminal building at Halwara Airport, costing Rs 54.67 crore, a joint venture between Punjab government and Airport Authority of India.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demanded Halwara Airport be named after martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha, citing his regional significance and aviation aspirations.
Modi met Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan, who was recently awarded the Padma Shri for his service to society.
Modi highlighted the Union Budget's focus on empowering the poor, increasing farmers' income, and promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Civil Aviation Minister, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, Sant Niranjan Dass
- What
- Renaming of Adampur Airport, inauguration of Halwara Airport civil terminal, demand to rename Halwara Airport after Kartar Singh Sarabha, meeting with Sant Niranjan Dass
- When
- February 1, 2024
- Where
- Jalandhar and Ludhiana, Punjab
- Why
- To honor Guru Ravidass, enhance aviation infrastructure, commemorate regional martyrs, and recognize Sant Niranjan Dass's service
Punjab Government
Union Government
Naming of Halwara Airport
Punjab Government
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demands Halwara Airport be named after martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha, citing his regional significance and aviation aspirations.
Union Government
No explicit response from the Union Government; the renaming of Adampur Airport to Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport was announced without mention of Halwara Airport's potential renaming.
- Airport Renamed
- Adampur Airport to Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport
- Location of Renaming
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Civil Terminal Inaugurated
- Halwara Airport, Ludhiana
- Project Cost
- Rs 54.67 crore
- Significance of Renaming
- 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass
- Key Attendees
- PM Modi, Union Civil Aviation Minister, Punjab CM, Union Minister
- Proposed Renaming
- Halwara Airport to Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Airport
- Strategic Importance
- Halwara Airport's role in armed forces operations and potential for cargo services
- Meeting Location
- Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Jalandhar
- Padma Shri Recipient
- Sant Niranjan Dass
Sources
Punjab: PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates civil terminal of Halwara airport
Punjab: PM Modi pays tributes to Guru Ravidas, praises works of Dera Sachkhand Ballan
Union Minister Bittu urges Civil Aviation Ministry to begin cargo operations at Halwara airport
Rename Halwara airport after martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha: Punjab CM
PM Modi's Dera Visit Signals BJP's Dalit Outreach In Punjab
Will achieve the goal of a developed India with Guru Ravidas’s blessings: PM Modi in Punjab
Punjab CM reiterates demand to name Halwara airport after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha
Viksit Bharat born out of Guru Ravidas’ philosophy, country working in mission mode to achieve it: PM Modi
PM inaugurates civil terminal of Halwara airport, Mann says name it after Kartar Singh Sarabha
