AIRFIELD TWO LST

"After deliberating on all aspects and carrying out
aerial and ground reccees, it was concluded that Nyoma could
be developed for fixed wing operations as well," Joshi said.

An Engineer Regiment of the Army's 14 Corps executed
the task of developing the ALG to standards required for fixed
wing operations.

"The successful landing of a fixed wing aircraft at
Nyoma marks the culmination of joint effort by the IAF and
Army to enable the IAF to operate in the inhospitable terrain
of Leh-Ladakh region in support of the Army," she said.

"The joint development of Nyoma, braving the extremely
difficult working conditions and hostile weather, is yet
another step towards enhanced jointmanship between the two
services," she added.

Joshi said Nyoma was developed with an aim to connect
the remote areas of Ladakh region to the mainland.

"This would also ensure that movements in the area
continue when the road traffic gets affected, during the harsh
winters besides enabling improved communication network in the
region, facilitating economical ferrying of supplies as well
as promotion of tourism to the general area," she added. PTI