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Gifts for Assam | INFRASTRUCTURE

A confluence of development
he world's perspective on India has changed today. and heritage: The new terminal
The country's role has also changed. The develop- building of Gopinath Bordoloi
ment of modern infrastructure has played a huge International Airport
Trole in this. India is preparing for 2047, with a focus on Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new
infrastructure. The central government is working towards en- terminal building of the Lokpriya Gopinath
suring that every state in the country progresses together and Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.
contributes to the mission of a Viksit Bharat. At the inaugura- This terminal building embodies the principle of
tion of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in “development and heritage.”
Guwahati, Assam, PM Modi said that he is happy that Assam
and the Northeast are leading this mission. n This terminal is a transformative step in
Within the last 10-11 years, the country has been moving enhancing Assam’s connectivity, economic
towards ending the decades-long cycle of violence. It is now expansion, and global engagement.
being ensured that Assam's resources benefit the people of n It spans approximately 1.4 lakh square meters
Assam. Violence-affected districts are now developing as and is designed to accommodate 13 million
aspirational districts. In the coming times, these areas will passengers annually.
become industrial corridors. PM Modi said that today we are n Extensive upgrades to the runway, airfield
seeing Assam emerging as India's Eastern Gateway. Assam systems, apron, and taxiways have further
will become the engine of a Viksit Bharat in many sectors. enhanced its capabilities.
The farmers of the country have a very crucial role to play
in building a Viksit Bharat. Therefore, the central government n India’s first nature-themed airport terminal,
the airport’s design draws inspiration from
is working day and night, keeping the interests of the farmers Assam’s biodiversity and cultural heritage
paramount. Amidst the schemes for agricultural welfare, under the theme “Bamboo Orchids”
it is essential that farmers receive a continuous supply of
fertilizers. During the foundation stone laying ceremony of n The terminal makes pioneering use of
about 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced
the urea plant in Namrup, Assam, PM Modi said that in the Northeast bamboo.
coming times, this urea factory will ensure a continuous
supply of fertilizers to the farmers. This fertilizer project will n A unique Sky Forest welcomes passengers
cost approximately 11,000 crore rupees. It will produce more with a forest-like experience, featuring nearly
than 1.2 million metric tonnes of fertilizer annually. This unit one lakh indigenous plants.
in Namrup will also create thousands of new jobs and self-em- n This terminal sets new standards in passenger
ployment opportunities. convenience, like full-body scanners for faster
Prime Minister Modi, addressing the people of the state, security checks, automated baggage handling,
said that the Northeast will lead India's future growth. For and AI-powered airport operations.

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