Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Prime Minister to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
A new international airport named after the freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju is being inaugurated in Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the airport on August 1.
The government sees this as a big step for economic growth in the North Andhra region.
Over 2,000 buses have been arranged to bring people from various parts of North Andhra to the inauguration.
Special arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for the attendees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on August 1.
The airport is expected to serve as a major economic growth engine for the North Andhra region.
Over 2,000 buses have been arranged to ferry people from various destinations to Bhogapuram.
Special coordinators and clean-record drivers have been assigned to ensure smooth transportation.
The airport is named after the freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, public representatives, and people from North Andhra districts
- What
- Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- When
- August 1
- Where
- Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To serve as a major economic growth engine for the North Andhra region
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Economic Growth
Government Perspective
The government views the airport as a major economic growth engine for the North Andhra region.
Public Perspective
The public hopes the airport will bring economic benefits and improved connectivity.
- Inauguration Date
- August 1
- Location
- Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam
- Airport Name
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- Number of Buses Deployed
- 2,000
- Chief Guest
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi