Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the Adampur airport in Jalandhar after Sant Guru Ravidas

¨     February 2, 2026, marked a significant and symbolic shift in Punjab's aviation landscape.

¨     Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the Adampur airport in Jalandhar after Sant Guru Ravidas and also inaugurated a new civil terminal at the Halwara airport in Ludhiana.

¨ These two announcements represent a balanced combination of cultural respect and infrastructural development. This not only strengthens regional air connectivity under the UDAN scheme but also fulfills long-standing public and political demands in the state.

Why was Adampur Airport renamed after Guru Ravidas?

¨     The Adampur airport in Jalandhar has been renamed Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport, honoring the legacy of Guru Ravidas, a great saint and social reformer of the Bhakti movement.

¨   This decision fulfills a long-standing demand from various political parties and social organizations in Punjab. A resolution to this effect was passed in the Punjab Assembly in 2020, which was reiterated by the current state government.

¨   This move holds profound social and cultural significance, particularly for the communities that hold Guru Ravidas in high esteem.