‘Bhogapuram airport will transform Vizianagaram’Project to catalyse rapid economic growth and infrastructure enhancement

Vizianagaram MLA Pusapati Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju has declared that Vizianagaram city is set to undergo a transformative phase, propelled by the upcoming construction of an international airport at Bhogapuram. Under the initiatives of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, this project promises to catalyse rapid economic growth and infrastructure enhancement in the region.
The announcement came during a felicitation ceremony held in honour of Vijayalakshmi for her recent electoral victory to the Assembly. Attending dignitaries, including Vizianagaram Chamber of Commerce president Kapuganti Prakash and secretary Ravva Srinivas, acknowledged her leadership and vision for the district.
Addressing the gathering, Vijayalakshmi underscored Vizianagaram’s historical prominence as a hub of trade and commerce, expressing optimism that the forthcoming government initiatives will revive its former prosperity. She assured close collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, which represents over 5,000 businesses, to incorporate their insights into comprehensive developmental strategies.
The event also saw Gudisha Jyothi, president, and Ravva Manju, secretary of the Chamber’s women wing, urging Vijayalakshmi to champion the cause of women entrepreneurs. Concurrently, K Subhash Chandra Bose, State vice-president of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations, advocated for robust governmental support to bolster the construction sector, aligning with the anticipated growth spurred by the airport and other infrastructure projects.
With collaborative efforts and governmental backing, the city aims to reclaim its position as a thriving centre of commerce and innovation in the region. Chamber member Kapuganti Srinivas, former presidents Vusirikala Chandrasekhar, G Shivakumar, member KRK Raju also spoke in the meeting.