Guwahati Airport Zone Set to Become Northeast's New Tourism & Entertainment Hub

The government of Assam has released a bold vision for redeveloping the region around Guwahati Airport into a global standard tourist and entertainment complex. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the new area will have a Bharat Mandapam-type stadium and convention complex to house Assam's growing concert and events industry. The development would serve as a world-class cultural tourism destination, expected to draw national and international tourists.
Pre-eminent attractions in the offing are Universal Studios-type amusement parks, five-star hotels, and high-end wedding resortsall targeted at mixing international appeal with Assamese cultural identity. CM Sarma asserted that the whole project would be publicly funded and transparently managed under state governance, ensuring that the dividends accrue to the people of Assam.
Addressing concerns over land, Sarma guaranteed that the state would be in complete ownership and control of the project areas. "There will not be any handover to private developers," he clarified, stating that the land will be utilized for public-focused tourism infrastructure and forest conservation. The government is urging fast implementation, with the initial stages likely to yield visible results shortly.
This project is an important component of the overall growth plan of Assam, which is being heavily supported by central government funding. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam on September 8, major infrastructure projects like the Guwahati Ring Road and Mangaldai Medical College will be launchedcharting the Centre-State cooperation that is driving Assam's development.
The tourism development zone is also being aligned with Assam's expanding welfare programs, such as Orunodoi 3.0 and Nijut Moina. Together, these efforts reflect a comprehensive growth strategy where infrastructure and inclusive development work hand in hand. The Guwahati Airport Zone redevelopment is not merely about structuresit's about rewriting Northeast India's tourism story with pride, purpose, and people.