Bhogapuram Airport and Emerging Trends in Industry Highlighted at VCCI Event

GMRVIAL CEO Manomay Rai announced that Bhogapuram International Airport would be operational by June 2026, equipped to handle large aircraft and poised to boost regional economic growth. Speaking at a Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) event, he emphasized the transformative role of airports in creating jobs and stimulating tourism, trade, and logistics. Highlighting sustainability, he detailed measures like rainwater harvesting, solar energy, EV infrastructure, and reducing emissions from aviation activities.

Future trends include hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft, Urban Air Mobility, and AI-driven airport services. Meanwhile, Hindustan Shipyard Limited CMD Hemant Khatri projected Visakhapatnam as a shipbuilding hub by 2047, supported by an order book exceeding ₹20,000 crore. AP MedTech Zone’s Jitendra Sharma underscored innovations in medical devices and the potential for local investors in material science ventures. VCCI’s efforts to connect industries with emerging opportunities resonated throughout the session, showcasing Visakhapatnam’s industrial promise.