Modi dedicates ₹5,640 crore Bhogapuram airport, set to handle six million passengers annually

Why in news

PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, highlighting Andhra Pradesh's infrastructure and industrial growth.

Background

The Bhogapuram airport was built by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited at a cost of ₹5,640 crore. It is designed to handle six million passengers annually and is part of a larger infrastructure push in the Visakhapatnam Economic Region.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceBhogapuram Airport is located in Andhra Pradesh.
• FactThe airport is designed to handle six million passengers annually.
• FactTotal infrastructure projects inaugurated in the region were worth over ₹17,900 crore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the development of regional aviation hubs and industrial corridors contributes to the goal of achieving a $5 trillion economy in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Logistics efficiency
• Regional connectivity
• Job creation and industrial hubs

Keywords: Infrastructure development · Regional connectivity · Economic hub · Logistics

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