Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh, a project built at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore. The airport is the state's first international airport since its bifurcation, and commercial operations are set to begin this month. Officials said the new facility is expected to boost connectivity, trade, and regional growth in the area. The airport is named after the freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, who led the Rampa Rebellion against British rule. With the start of commercial flights, the airport is expected to serve as a major gateway for the region, improving access for both passengers and cargo. The inauguration marks a significant infrastructure milestone for Andhra Pradesh, which has been without an international airport since the state was divided in 2014. The project is part of a larger push to enhance aviation infrastructure in the country, and local officials believe it will attract investment and spur economic development in the northern coastal belt of the state.