| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, on December 20, 2025. |
| Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Key Feature | The terminal is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually, making it one of the most advanced airports in eastern India. |
| Design Theme | "Bamboo Orchids" - India's first nature-themed airport terminal, reflecting Assam's biodiversity and cultural heritage. |
| Design Elements | Utilizes 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo, orchid-inspired columns, japi motifs, and the iconic one-horned rhinoceros inspired by Kaziranga. |
| Unique Feature | "Sky Forest" with nearly one lakh indigenous plants, offering an immersive forest-like experience. |
| Sustainability | Incorporates energy-efficient systems, environmental sensitivity, and operational excellence. |
| Technology | Features include DigiYatra for contactless travel, full-body scanners, automated baggage handling systems, fast-track immigration facilities, and AI-driven airport operations. |
| Impact | Expected to significantly boost connectivity, tourism, and economic activity in Northeast India. |
| Question | Q. The central architectural theme of the Guwahati Airport terminal is: A. River Brahmaputra B. Kaziranga Grasslands C. Bamboo Orchids D. Tea Gardens of Assam |
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