UNLOCKING AMRITSAR'S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL: THE ROLE OF SRI GURU RAM DASS JEE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

In or around 1574 A.D., the fourth Sikh leader, Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, founded Amritsar, a two-tiered metropolis in Punjab covering 240 square kilometres and Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is named after him. The airport's strategic location and expanding connectivity have positioned it as a crucial hub for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. However, challenges such as infrastructure constraints and seasonal fluctuations in passenger traffic need to be addressed. This research aims to identify opportunities for growth, propose strategies for improvement, and explore the airport's potential to drive sustainable economic development in Amritsar and beyond.