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Shahjahanpur gets country's first night-landing airstrip

Shahjahanpur (UP), Apr 27 (UNI) In a boost to India's defence and infrastructure capabilities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inspected the newly built 3.5-kilometre-long modern airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur.
This is the country’s first airstrip where Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to conduct landings and take-offs both during the day and night. The facility will also serve as a practice ground for fighter planes, significantly strengthening operational readiness.
For enhanced security, around 250 CCTV cameras will be installed on both sides of the airstrip to ensure safe movement and enable immediate police action in case of any suspicious activities.
During his visit, Yogi made a major announcement regarding the expansion of the Ganga Expressway. He said that the expressway would be extended from Prayagraj to Ghazipur and another link would connect Meerut to Haridwar.
He said that plans are underway to develop an industrial hub along the expressway in Shahjahanpur. "This hub is expected to create thousands of job opportunities and infuse new energy into the local economy," he said.
The CM said that the Ganga Expressway will be connected to Bundelkhand through a link expressway from Farrukhabad. "This will accelerate the setting up of industrial units in Bundelkhand," he said.
He expressed confidence that the Ganga Expressway will be a milestone in the development of UP. He said that the construction of the expressway will be completed by November.
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