1. The new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is India’s first nature themed airport facility designed around the concept of Bamboo Orchids

1. The new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is India’s first nature themed airport facility designed around the concept of Bamboo Orchids

2. The design elements include 57 orchid-inspired columns inspired by the kopou flower, japi (traditional Assamese hat) motifs, and rhino symbols.

2. The design elements include 57 orchid-inspired columns inspired by the kopou flower, japi (traditional Assamese hat) motifs, and rhino symbols.

3. The most attractive feature is the Sky Forest which is an indoor green space with nearly 1 lakh plants designed to give visitors an experience of visiting the hearth of a forest

3. The most attractive feature is the Sky Forest which is an indoor green space with nearly 1 lakh plants designed to give visitors an experience of visiting the hearth of a forest

4. The terminal has been constructed using 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo

4. The terminal has been constructed using 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo

5. The integrated new terminal building spans nearly 1.4 lakh square metres

5. The integrated new terminal building spans nearly 1.4 lakh square metres

6. It is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually

6. It is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually

7. It has been built at a cost of Rs. 4000 crore

7. It has been built at a cost of Rs. 4000 crore

8. The latest technological features of this airport designed for efficient operations include full-body scanners, DigiYatra for contactless travel, and AI-driven operations.

8. The latest technological features of this airport designed for efficient operations include full-body scanners, DigiYatra for contactless travel, and AI-driven operations.

9. The new terminal building is a major boost to Assam’s infrastructure.

9. The new terminal building is a major boost to Assam’s infrastructure.

10. The terminal has been developed by Adani Airports Holdings Limited.

10. The terminal has been developed by Adani Airports Holdings Limited.

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