Guwahati's New Airport Terminal Unveiled: A Nature-Themed Aviation Marvel

• PM Modi inaugurated the new Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport terminal in Guwahati, boosting Northeast aviation.
• Designed for 13.1 million passengers annually, it's India's first nature-themed airport, blending modern tech with Assam's heritage.
• Features include 'The Bamboo Orchids' design, Kaziranga-inspired landscapes, 'Sky Forest' with one lakh plants, and 57 orchid-shaped columns.
• Equipped with DigiYatra, full-body scanners, automated baggage, AI operations, and unique parking area check-in facilities.
• The Rs 5,000-crore project aims to make Guwahati a key aviation hub for the Northeast and a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Why It Matters: Guwahati's new nature-themed airport terminal sets new standards for sustainable, tech-driven aviation.