India Unveils Northeast's First Emergency Runway Highway in Assam

• PM Modi inaugurated Northeast India's first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Dibrugarh, Assam.
• The 4.2-kilometer reinforced section of NH-37 in Moran can be used by military and civilian aircraft during emergencies.
• Built at a cost of approximately 100 crore rupees, this highway airstrip enhances defense preparedness near the India-China border.
• It provides the Indian Air Force flexibility, serving as a backup if airbases are damaged or congested, and enables rapid troop and supply deployment.
• The project addresses infrastructure deficit in the Northeast and strengthens India's response capabilities to border challenges.