GUWAHATI: The Assam government, in the Budget for 2026-27, proposed the development of an Aerotropolis around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
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Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the new bridge over Brahmaputra near the airport at Palashbari-Suwalkuchi will give further acceleration to urban growth.
Announcing the proposal, he said sustained economic growth requires creation of urban growth centres that can attract investment and generate employment.
“Uttar Pradesh witnessed a major economic transformation through the development of Noida, Haryana through Gurugram, and West Bengal through New Town Kolkata, to cite some examples,” he said, making a case for the new township.
He added that Assam must create similar growth centres to unlock its full economic potential and provide opportunities for its youth.
The project will be implemented through the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (GSCDA), a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle of Government of Assam.
According to the minister, this project is expected to be a 100 percent government-owned project, ensuring that the benefits of development accrue directly to the people of Assam.
“With world-class infrastructure, industrial and commercial districts, and modern social amenities, th urban hub will emerge as a major centre for investment and employment generation,” the finance minister said.
The state government allocated a sum of ₹2,100 crore for land acquisition of the Satellite City Project.