PM Modi on Defense: This is not just a landing strip, it is the shield of India’s security." PM Modi inaugurates emergency highway runway, gives strong message to enemies

News India Live, Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated another ‘Emergency Landing Field’ (ELF) to the nation, giving new heights to connectivity and security in the border areas of the country. On this occasion, the PM stressed that modern India no longer just waits for disasters, but prepares a ‘strategic framework’ in advance to deal with them. What is an emergency landing strip and why is it important? It is a specially designed part of the highway, which can be used for the landing and take-off of fighter planes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in case of war or emergency. Second circle of security: In case of war In case the enemy targets our main air base, these highway runways act as ‘backup’ for the Air Force. Quick action: Due to the presence of these strips in the border areas, the army and logistics can be transported to the front in a very short time. Dual use: On normal days, this part remains open to the general public as a national highway, but if needed, it can be converted into a runway within a few minutes. Key points of PM Modi’s address Highlights) Self-reliant India: The PM said that these projects have been built by Indian companies, which shows the resolve of ‘self-reliant defence’. Proof of security: “The country has not got just another landing strip, but it is a proof of how serious and prepared India is to protect its borders.” Combining development and defence: He explained how infrastructure development is now being done keeping in mind the economic progress as well as national security. Indian Air Force’s ‘show of power’ During the inauguration, state-of-the-art fighter aircraft like Sukhoi-30 and Jaguar conducted touch-and-go exercises on the strip. It has become one of the few highways in India where the Air Force is able to land its aircraft.