Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates New Terminal at Guwahati Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new terminal at Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, designed to handle over 13 million passengers annually. The terminal, built at a cost of ₹4,000 crores, aims to position Guwahati as a key aviation hub for the northeastern region. Modi emphasized the terminal's role in improving infrastructure and boosting commerce and tourism. He also unveiled a statue of Gopinath Bordoloi, the airport's namesake, and announced plans to pay tribute to martyrs of the Assam movement. This development marks a significant step forward for Assam's connectivity and growth.
| Dec 20, 2025, 16:29 IST
Inauguration of Guwahati Airport's New Terminal
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam. This newly launched Terminal 2 is designed to accommodate approximately 13.1 million passengers annually and has been constructed at a cost of ₹4,000 crores. During the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi also took a tour of the new terminal.
According to officials, the total project cost is ₹5,000 crores, with ₹1,000 crores specifically allocated for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. They also mentioned that with this new terminal, Guwahati Airport aims to become a significant aviation hub not just for Assam but for the entire northeastern region. The design of the terminal building draws inspiration from Assam's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, covering an area of 140,000 square meters.
The airport is named after the state's first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi. Prime Minister Modi unveiled an 80-foot statue of Bordoloi outside the airport. On Friday, he shared a glimpse of the terminal, describing it as a major boost for Assam's infrastructure. He stated on X (formerly Twitter), "Increased capacity means improved 'ease of living' and promotes commerce and tourism."
On Sunday, December 21, Prime Minister Modi announced that he would pay tribute at the martyr memorial dedicated to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives during the historic Assam movement. He further mentioned, “After this, I will attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the ammonia-urea fertilizer project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited in Namrup, Dibrugarh.”