Shahjahanpur (UP), April 27 -- 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 m...