Pasighat: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today dedicated to the nation the Pasighat Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh which will allow fighter aircrafts like the Su 30 MKI to land and take off, giving a major fillip to India's military capabilities along its border with China.
Terming it a red letter day in the history of India, Mr Rijiju said that with the Pasighat air strip becoming operational, all types of aircraft and helicopters could land in the region. Earlier aircrafts could only land in Tezpur and Chabua in Arunachal Pradesh.
"The northeast region abundant with rich natural resources is lagging behind in terms of development due to various reasons and the NDA government at the Centre is committed for its development on par with other parts of the country."
Activation of the Pasighat Advanced Landing Ground would not only improve the response time for various operational situations but also the efficacy of the air operations in the eastern frontier.
The Pasighat landing ground is a strategic asset and would be one of the operating bases under the Eastern Air Command, capable of operating all types of aircrafts and helicopters, an Eastern Air Command spokesperson said.
Terming it a red letter day in the history of India, Mr Rijiju said that with the Pasighat air strip becoming operational, all types of aircraft and helicopters could land in the region. Earlier aircrafts could only land in Tezpur and Chabua in Arunachal Pradesh.
"The northeast region abundant with rich natural resources is lagging behind in terms of development due to various reasons and the NDA government at the Centre is committed for its development on par with other parts of the country."
Activation of the Pasighat Advanced Landing Ground would not only improve the response time for various operational situations but also the efficacy of the air operations in the eastern frontier.
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The Pasighat landing ground is a strategic asset and would be one of the operating bases under the Eastern Air Command, capable of operating all types of aircrafts and helicopters, an Eastern Air Command spokesperson said.
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