Fighter jets to land on Meerut-Prayagraj Ganga Expressway on May 2

TNN / Updated: Apr 28, 2025, 10:30 IST

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Shahjahanpur is poised to inaugurate India's first landing airstrip for fighter aircraft night training on the Ganga Expressway, equipped with extensive CCTV surveillance. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the site, revealing plans to extend the expressway to Prayagraj, Ghazipur, Meerut, and Haridwar.

Fighter jets to land on Meerut-Prayagraj Ganga Expressway on May 2

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the site, revealing plans to extend the expressway to Prayagraj, Ghazipur, Meerut, and Haridwar

LUCKNOW: Shahjahanpur will soon get the country's first landing airstrip to enable fighter aircraft conduct night training exercises of landing and take-off.
The facility is being developed at a 3.5km-long airstrip on the Ganga Expressway.
On Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an inspection of the airstrip. The facility will be secured with 250 CCTV cameras installed along both sides to ensure security, facilitating swift police response to any incidents.
CM also revealed plans to extend the Ganga Expressway from Prayagraj to Ghazipur, and Meerut to Haridwar.

Shahjahanpur is set to host an industrial hub along the expressway, creating employment opportunities for thousands of young people and stimulating regional economic growth.
The CM announced that the Ganga Expressway will connect to Bundelkhand via a link expressway from Farrukhabad, fostering industrial development in the region. He said that the expressway would significantly contribute to Uttar Pradesh's development, with construction scheduled for completion by Nov.
Key highlights

First Night Landing Airstrip: Shahjahanpur will have India’s first airstrip on a highway (Ganga Expressway) for fighter aircraft night landing and take-off training.

Security Measures: 250 CCTV cameras will be installed along the airstrip to ensure strong surveillance and quick police response.

Expressway Expansion: CM Yogi Adityanath announced plans to extend the Ganga Expressway towards Prayagraj-Ghazipur and Meerut-Haridwar.

Industrial Hub: An industrial zone will be developed along the expressway at Shahjahanpur, creating thousands of jobs.

Regional Growth Boost: A link expressway from Farrukhabad to Bundelkhand will connect with the Ganga Expressway, further boosting industrial and economic development in Uttar Pradesh.

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