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India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for China as India almost completes an 'important project' near..., Indian Army can now..
PM Modi and Xi Jinping- File image Mudh–Nyoma airfield: In a significant development bolstering India's defence across the Line of actual control (LAC), India is close to completing the high-altitude Mudh–Nyoma airfield in eastern Ladakh. Situated at 13,700 feet, making it the world's highest fighter-capable airbase, the strategic location of the base makes it very important for India incase of a conflict in the region. Here are all the details you need to know about the Mudh–Nyoma airfield and how it is a bad news for China. As per a report by The Times of India, around 90–95% of the runway is done, and the airfield is expected to be fully ready by August–September 2025, posing a huge challenge for China. The report has also said that the Mudh–Nyoma airfield will be able to support fighter jets, heavy-lift aircraft, and helicopters, and lies just 35 km from the LAC with China. The Mudh–Nyoma airfield has been built under Project Himank at a cost of over Rs 200 crore, signaling India's strong infrastructure push after the 2020 standoff with China. BRO chief reviews Frontier Highway Project in Arunachal In another significant update from the China border, Director General, Border Roads Organisation (DG-BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan visited Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district to review progress on the Frontier Highway Project, as per a report covered by IANS news agency. The report also quoted an Arunachal Pradesh government official saying that the flagship Frontier Highway Project initiative is designed to significantly improve all-weather connectivity along the international border, catalyse regional development, and enhance national security through improved logistical capabilities and troop mobility. How long is India's border with China? The northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080-km border with China, 520 km with Myanmar and 217 km with Bhutan. The DGBR provided a comprehensive overview of BRO's ongoing and upcoming infrastructure development efforts, with a focus on enhancing road connectivity in remote and strategically significant areas of Arunachal Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BRO chief reviews Frontier Highway Project in Arunachal, Infra News, ETInfra
Advt Advt Director General, Border Roads Organisation (DG-BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan , on Monday, visited Arunachal Pradesh 's Lower Subansiri district to review progress on the Frontier Highway Project, officials Arunachal Pradesh government official said that the flagship Frontier Highway Project initiative is designed to significantly improve all-weather connectivity along the international border, catalyse regional development, and enhance national security through improved logistical capabilities and troop northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080-km border with China, 520 km with Myanmar and 217 km with official said that Lt Gen Srinivasan, before visiting the frontier areas, held a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu , and the meeting assessed the progress of infrastructure initiatives being undertaken by BRO across the DGBR provided a comprehensive overview of BRO's ongoing and upcoming infrastructure development efforts, with a focus on enhancing road connectivity in remote and strategically significant areas of Arunachal highlighted BRO's dual commitment to socio-economic advancement and national security by improving operational mobility for the armed forces. Discussions covered the execution of critical road networks, bridges, and associated support infrastructure aimed at meeting both civilian and defence Chief Minister commended BRO's relentless dedication and reiterated the State Government's full support for ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of these vital Gen Srinivasan reaffirmed BRO's guiding principle - "Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam " and expressed appreciation for the consistent support from the people and administration of Arunachal emphasised that such collaboration remains pivotal to the successful delivery of these transformative infrastructure projects. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta and other officials were present at the in a post on the X, the Chief Minister said: "We discussed how to further strengthen road infrastructure across Arunachal, with a special focus on our remote and border regions. Together, we reviewed ongoing BRO projects aimed at enhancing last-mile connectivity, securing our borders, and uplifting the rural economy. The Border Roads Organisation has been doing commendable work in some of the most challenging terrains of our state, connecting communities, boosting local livelihoods, and reinforcing national security."--IANSsc/dan
