Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman on June 5, 2026.

The expansion aims to modernize regional air connectivity and improve passenger facilities to stimulate trade and tourism within the Union Territory of Daman and Diu.

The airport terminal was inaugurated alongside the NAMO Hospital, with these two specific projects valued at ₹1,340 crore [1]. This development is part of a larger investment strategy for the region, with total projects launched in Daman and Diu valued at ₹2,970 crore [1].

The infrastructure push extends beyond the Union Territory. During the same period, the Prime Minister launched additional projects in Gujarat valued at ₹18,000 crore [2].

Officials said the new terminal will reduce travel times and provide a more efficient gateway for visitors and businesses. By expanding the capacity of the NAMO Airport, the government intends to integrate the region more deeply into the national aviation network, a move designed to attract further private investment into local industries.

The simultaneous opening of the NAMO Hospital suggests a coordinated effort to upgrade both transport and healthcare infrastructure in the area. These investments are intended to address long-standing gaps in public services for the residents of Daman and Diu.

“The expansion aims to modernize regional air connectivity and improve passenger facilities.”

The simultaneous investment in aviation and healthcare infrastructure indicates a strategic effort by the Indian government to elevate the economic profile of the Union Territory of Daman and Diu. By coupling the NAMO Airport terminal with significant spending in neighboring Gujarat, the administration is attempting to create a regional economic corridor that leverages improved logistics to drive tourism and commercial trade.