Shahjahanpur gets India’s first night-landing airstrip, fighter planes to train here
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, Apr 27, 2025 07:44 PM 0 Comments
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Shahjahanpur : Shahjahanpur, April 27 : In a major boost to India's defence and infrastructure capabilities, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inspected the newly built 3.5-kilometer-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
Ganga Expressway to unlock development, CM Yogi highlights future vision for Shahjahanpur
CM inspects 3.5-kilometer modern airstrip in Shahjahanpur on Sunday
250 CCTV cameras to be installed for enhanced security at Shahjahanpur's Airstrip
case of any suspicious activities.
During his visit, CM Yogi made a major announcement regarding the expansion of the Ganga Expressway. He stated that the expressway would be extended from Prayagraj to Ghazipur, and another link would connect Meerut to Haridwar.
Additionally, 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.
The Chief Minister said that the Ganga Expressway will be connected to Bundelkhand through a link expressway from Farrukhabad. This will accelerate the establishment of industrial units in Bundelkhand.
He expressed confidence that the Ganga Expressway will be a milestone in the development of Uttar Pradesh. He also mentioned that the construction of the expressway will be completed by November 2025.
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Shahjahanpur : Shahjahanpur, April 27 : In a major boost to India's defence and infrastructure capabilities, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inspected the newly built 3.5-kilometer-long modern airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur. 
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