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PM Modi Renames Adampur Airport, Inaugurates Halwara Terminal in Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab to rename the Adampur airport in honor of Sant Guru Ravidass on the saint's 649th birth anniversary. He simultaneously inaugurated the new terminal building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, which will serve as a major gateway for the region's industrial and agricultural areas. The Halwara terminal features sustainable elements like LED lighting and rainwater harvesting, with a design inspired by Punjab's cultural heritage. The development at Halwara, with its longer runway capable of handling larger aircraft like the A320, significantly upgrades air connectivity for Ludhiana.

Key Points: PM Modi Renames Adampur Airport, Inaugurates Halwara Terminal

  • Airport renamed for Guru Ravidass
  • New terminal at Halwara inaugurated
  • Boosts connectivity for Ludhiana region
  • Features green, energy-efficient design
  • Honors saint's 649th birth anniversary
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PM Modi unveils new name of Adampur airport as 'Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport'

PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidass, inaugurates new green terminal at Halwara to boost Punjab's connectivity.

"The renaming of Adampur Airport honours the revered saint and social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion, and human dignity continue to inspire India's social ethos. - Official Release"

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Adampur airport in Punjab and unveiled the new name of the Airport as 'Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, Adampur.

PM Modi also inaugurated the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab.

PM Modi visited Punjab on the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas. The renaming of Adampur Airport honours the revered saint and social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion, and human dignity continue to inspire India's social ethos.

The Terminal Building inaugurated by PM at Halwara Airport will establish a new gateway for the State, catering to Ludhiana and its surrounding industrial and agricultural hinterland. Located in Ludhiana district, Halwara is also home to a strategically important Indian Air Force station.

The earlier airport at Ludhiana had a relatively small runway, suitable for small-size aircrafts. To improve connectivity and accommodate larger aircraft, a new civil enclave has been developed at Halwara, which has a longer runway capable of handling A320-type aircraft, a release said.

The terminal incorporates several green and energy-efficient features, including LED lighting, insulated roofing, rainwater harvesting systems, sewage and water treatment plants, and recycled water for landscaping. The architectural design reflects Punjab's rich cultural heritage, offering passengers a distinctive and regionally inspired travel experience.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While honoring cultural figures is important, I hope the focus on infrastructure development continues. The new terminal at Halwara with its longer runway is a much-needed upgrade for Punjab's connectivity and economy.
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Priya S
Great to see the green features in the new terminal! Rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plants - this is the kind of sustainable development we need across all our new projects. Thumbs up for that.
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Michael C
As someone who travels to Ludhiana for business, the Halwara upgrade is a game-changer. Being able to handle A320s will make a huge difference. The old airport was quite limiting. Good move for Punjab's industrial growth.
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Ananya R
Naming airports after spiritual leaders is fine, but I respectfully feel we should also consider naming significant infrastructure after modern Indian scientists, engineers, and freedom fighters who shaped our nation. A more balanced approach would be better.
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Karthik V
The strategic importance of Halwara can't be ignored. Developing the civil enclave there while maintaining the Air Force station's operations shows smart planning. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Love that the terminal design reflects Punjab's cultural heritage! Our airports should feel uniquely Indian, not like carbon copies of international ones. Can't wait to see it

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