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Bhogapuram (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of aviation infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh. Constructed under a Public-Private Partnership model with an overall investment exceeding ₹5,640 crore, the greenfield airport has been designed to manage an initial annual capacity of 60 lakh passengers in its first phase. Situated near Visakhapatnam, the strategic facility is positioned to enhance regional air connectivity, boost commercial trade, and stimulate long-term economic growth throughout the coastal region. The passenger terminal architecture combines modern infrastructure with…