Adampur Airport Renamed as Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport in Punjab | 04 Feb 2026

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 15^th-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.