The new Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) International Airport at Bhogapuram, opening on August 1 and commencing commercial operations on August 17, marks a fundamental shift in the economic geography of Andhra Pradesh. For North Andhra, this project marks a definitive leap forward. The ₹4,727-crore airport stands as a testament to the region’s broader ambitions, a massive bet on the state’s future.