In a strategic move to bolster its border infrastructure, India is set to construct the world’s highest fighter airfield in Nyoma, Ladakh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lay the foundation stone for this significant project on 12th September, as announced by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), situated 13,000 feet above sea level, has been a pivotal asset during the ongoing stand-off with China since 2020. The airbase, which is a mere 46 kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, plays a crucial role in ensuring rapid mobility of personnel and materials in the region.
BRO, in a statement on X, highlighted, “BRO India will be constructing the world’s highest fighter airfield at Nyoma in Ladakh. Shilanyas of this project will be done by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on 12 Sep 23 from Devak Bridge in Jammu.”
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Shilanyas of this project will be done by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on 12 Sep 23 from Devak Bridge in Jammu.
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In a report by ANI, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, the chief of BRO, emphasized India’s proactive approach towards infrastructure development along the 3,488 Km stretch of the LAC. He stated to ANI “The present government has changed this thinking and policy and is supporting us with a budget along with all other vehicles and machines to accelerate our work all along the LAC.”
The Nyoma ALG, which was reactivated in 2010 after being discontinued post the 1962 war with China, has been instrumental in facilitating the transportation of men and materials. The airbase has successfully hosted Chinook heavy-lift choppers and the C-130J special operations aircraft.
Once completed, the new runway will accommodate larger transport planes, enhancing the Indian military’s strategic depth in the region. This move is particularly significant as China has already upgraded its facilities along the LAC, including constructing new heliports near critical regions.
In addition to the Nyoma project, Defence Minister Singh will also inaugurate 90 infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,941 crore, constructed by BRO. This includes the reconstructed Bagdogra and Barrackpore airfields in West Bengal, revamped at a cost of Rs 529 crore. These airfields are expected to not only enhance the defensive and offensive capabilities of the Indian Air Force along the northern borders but also support commercial flight operations.
India’s commitment to strengthening its border infrastructure is evident in these developments, ensuring a robust defence mechanism and a strategic advantage in the region.
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