PM Modi Opens Bhogapuram Airport

Andhra Pradesh Gets New International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Bhogapuram international airport in Andhra Pradesh. The airport is expected to boost economic growth in the region and provide better connectivity to the people of North Andhra.

During the inauguration, PM Modi launched projects worth ₹17,900 crore in the state. These projects are likely to create new job opportunities and stimulate development in various sectors.

Migration to be a Thing of the Past

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was not present at the event, but Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu attended the inauguration. Naidu expressed his hope that the new airport would put an end to migration from Uttarandhra, a region in North Andhra.

Commercial Flights to Begin Soon

Commercial flights from the Bhogapuram airport are set to begin from August 17. The airport has been built at a cost of ₹5,000 crore and is expected to cater to the growing demand for air travel in the region.

Cultural Honour for PM Modi

During his visit, PM Modi was honoured with the Bobbili Ekanda Veena, a symbol of North Andhra's legacy. The gesture was a mark of respect for the Prime Minister and a celebration of the region's rich cultural heritage.

Officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of passengers the airport is expected to handle in the first year of its operation.

• The Bhogapuram airport is the latest addition to India's growing list of international airports.
• The airport is expected to provide a boost to the local economy and create new job opportunities.
• The launch of commercial flights from the airport is eagerly awaited by the people of Andhra Pradesh.

The new airport is expected to play a crucial role in the development of the region and provide better connectivity to the people of North Andhra.