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Assam's Pride: PM Modi Inaugurates NE's First Emergency Landing Strip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility in Northeast India on the Moran Bypass in Assam. The historic event was witnessed by an estimated one lakh people, with locals expressing immense pride and amazement. The Indian Air Force showcased the strip's capability with Rafale, Sukhoi, and MiG fighter jets performing take-offs and landings. The strategic facility boosts national security by providing an alternative landing option near sensitive border areas.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates First NE Emergency Landing Facility in Assam

  • First such facility in Northeast India
  • IAF demonstrated ops with Rafale, Sukhoi, MiG jets
  • Enhances operational flexibility near borders
  • Built as alternative to Dibrugarh Airport
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Assam: Locals express pride as PM Modi inaugurates Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass

PM Modi inaugurates historic Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass in Assam, witnessed by lakhs. IAF Rafale, Sukhoi jets demonstrate operational capability.

"We had never even imagined in our dreams that today the Prime Minister of the country would accomplish such a great task - Local Resident"

New Delhi, Feb 14

Residents in Assam's Moran expressed pride and amazement on Saturday after the inauguration of the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Bypass, calling the development a historic and unimaginable achievement for the region.

Sharing their reactions after the inauguration, locals said the project had exceeded all expectations. One resident said, "We had never even imagined in our dreams that today the Prime Minister of the country would accomplish such a great task - something beyond our expectations."

Another local echoed similar sentiments, stating, "We had never imagined this before. Today, we proudly say that the Prime Minister has done this for the security of our country..."

A third resident added, "We had never imagined that such work would be done on a road like this. We had never thought it possible, but today we have seen it with our own eyes for the first time. We feel very proud..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Emergency Landing Facility on the National Highway in Moran in Assam's Dibrugarh district, the first such facility in the entire northeastern region, according to government officials.

Soon after inaugurating the ELF, the Prime Minister witnessed an air show by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The show featured Rafale, Sukhoi and MiG fighter aircraft, which successfully carried out take-offs and landings on the specially developed highway strip, demonstrating the operational capability of the facility.

Officials said that at least one lakh people gathered to witness the historic event.

Located in Upper Assam, the ELF on the Moran Bypass is being viewed as a major strategic addition to India's military infrastructure in the Northeast. It offers the IAF enhanced operational flexibility in a region that has seen heightened tensions in recent years.

The Moran ELF has been designed to function as an alternative landing option in situations where Dibrugarh Airport or the Chabua Air Force Station becomes unavailable due to operational constraints or emergency scenarios.

For the IAF, the facility significantly strengthens its ability to respond swiftly to contingencies near sensitive border areas, marking a crucial boost to national security preparedness.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from the Northeast, I feel so proud. For too long, development felt far away. Seeing such a strategic project here gives us a real sense of being part of India's growth story. The air show must have been amazing to watch!
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Rohit P
Good step for security, no doubt. But I hope the focus on such flashy projects doesn't take away from basic needs in Assam like better roads, hospitals, and flood management. Development should be balanced.
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Sarah B
The strategic importance of this can't be overstated. Given the border situation, having flexible landing options for our Air Force in the Northeast is crucial. A smart move for national defense.
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Vikram M
Wah! What an achievement. To think a highway can be used by Rafale jets is mind-blowing. This is real *vikas* (development). My heart swells with pride seeing our forces get such advanced facilities.
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Karthik V
One lakh people gathered! That itself shows the excitement and connect people feel with such nation-building projects. It's more than just a runway; it's a symbol of capability and resilience for the region.

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