Modi Unveils Northeast's First Emergency Landing Facility in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam to inaugurate the region's first emergency landing facility and to launch projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore. His itinerary included an exhibition by the Indian Air Force and meetings with key state officials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant visit to Assam this Saturday, marking the inauguration of the region's first emergency landing facility (ELF) located on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district.

Welcomed by a distinguished assembly, including Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Prime Minister landed at Chabua airfield before proceeding to the Rs 100-crore, 4.2-km ELF via a C-130 aircraft.

The itinerary also featured a stunning 40-minute aerial display by the Indian Air Force, showcasing fighters and helicopters. Modi's visit underscores the strategic infrastructural and defense advancements in India's northeastern corridor.

(With inputs from agencies.)