Punjab
Adampur Airport Renamed as Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport in Punjab
- 04 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new name of the Adampur Airport in Punjab as Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport on 1 February 2026.
Key Points
- Location: The Adampur Airport in Jalandhar district of Punjab.
- Occasion: The renaming was done on the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas.
- A revered 15th-century saint and social reformer known for his teachings on equality and human dignity.
- Strategic and Civil Use: Originally an Indian Air Force base, the airport also functions as a domestic civil airport, facilitating commercial flights and enhancing regional connectivity under schemes like UDAN.
- PM Modi also virtually inaugurated the new civil terminal building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, part of broader efforts to improve aviation infrastructure in Punjab.
- Tribute: The renaming was described as a fitting tribute to Guru Ravidas Ji’s timeless ideals of equality, compassion, and human dignity, which continue to inspire social harmony.
- Significance: Reflects government’s effort to honour saints and social reformers and promote inclusive cultural recognition.
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