PM Modi Inaugurates India's 1st Nature-Themed Airport Terminal in Guwahati Today

• Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati is India's first nature-themed airport, inspired by Gamocha and Kaziranga.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal on December 20, marking a significant boost for Assam's infrastructure, commerce, and tourism.
• The environmentally conscious design features solar energy, water conservation, natural daylight, and received the International Architectural Award 2025.
• The 1.4 lakh sq meter terminal can handle 1.3 crore passengers annually, equipped with advanced technology like full body scanners and automated baggage handling.
• Its design incorporates local culture with bamboo, orchids, japi patterns, one-horned rhino motifs, and a unique Sky Forest for a natural ambiance.

Why It Matters: Guwahati's new nature-themed airport terminal, inaugurated by PM Modi, marks a significant infrastructure boost.