The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is going to visit Jalandhar, Punjab on February 1. Reports suggest that the Prime Minister will visit the Adampur airport where he will unveil the new name of the airport as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. During his visit the PM will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at the Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab.
This renaming of the Adampur Airport is going to take place on the auspicious occasion of 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji to honor the revered saint and the social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion and human dignity continue to inspire India’s social ethos.
While the terminal building being inaugurated by the PM at the Halwara Airport will establish a new gateway for the state that is expected to cater to Ludhiana and its surrounding industrial and agricultural hinterland. This move is expected to further advance the aviation infrastructure of Punjab. Halwara, located in Ludhiana district 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 aircrafts, a new civil enclave has been developed at Halwara which has a longer runway capable of handling A320-type aircrafts.
Aligned with Prime Minister’s vision of sustainable and environmentally responsible development, the terminal incorporates several green and energy-efficient features, including LED lighting, insulated roofing, rainwater harvesting systems, sewage and water treatment plants, and the use of recycled water for landscaping. The architectural design reflects Punjab’s rich cultural heritage, offering passengers a distinctive and regionally inspired travel experience.