PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport Bhogapuram Narendra Modi ₹17,900 crore projects Dhimsa dance Guinness record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on 1 August 2026. The greenfield airport, built under a public‑private partnership at a cost of over ₹5,640 crore, is designed to handle about six million passengers a year and includes a cargo terminal capable of handling 25,000 metric tonnes annually.

The terminal features AI‑driven systems, building‑information modelling, Airside 4.0, an Airport Predictive Operations Centre, biometric passenger processing and automated baggage handling. Sustainability measures include a 5 MW solar plant, rain‑water harvesting, energy‑efficient HVAC, electric‑vehicle charging and US Green Building Council certification.

Commercial flights are slated to start on 17 August 2026, with the first international service to Singapore. During the ceremony, Modi will also lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore, covering a semiconductor hub, renewable‑energy transmission schemes and highway upgrades. Around 13,500–14,000 tribal women will perform the traditional Dhimsa dance along the Prime Minister’s route, aiming for a Guinness World Record and showcasing the region’s cultural heritage.

Entities: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport · GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited · GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd · N. Chandrababu Naidu · Narendra Modi · S. Abdul Nazeer

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[DISPUTED] The airport was built under a public‑private partnership at a cost of more than ₹5,600 crore. (belongs)
[● 7 SOURCES] The airport is designed to handle about six million passengers annually. (belongs)
[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1, 2026. (All articles describing the inauguration schedule)
[● 4 SOURCES] Sustainability features include a 5 MW solar plant, energy‑efficient HVAC, rain‑water harvesting, EV charging and US Green Building Council certification. (All articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] The airport includes a cargo terminal with an annual capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes. (belongs)
[● 7 SOURCES] PM Modi will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore in Bhogapuram. (belongs)
[● 7 SOURCES] The terminal incorporates advanced technologies such as AI, BIM, Airside 4.0, APOC, biometric processing and automated baggage handling. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Around 13,500–14,000 tribal women will perform the Dhimsa dance to attempt a Guinness World Record. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Commercial flight operations are scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026, with the first international flight to Singapore. (Flight schedule announcements)
[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on 1 August 2026. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Commercial flight operations are scheduled to begin on 17 August 2026, with the first international flight to Singapore. (belongs)