New Delhi, Jan 29 || In a boost to tourism and economic activities in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta inaugurated, in the presence to top Indian Air Force (IAF) officials, a project aimed at developing civil aviation infrastructure at the IAF station in Leh, an official said on Thursday.
The upgraded infrastructure will enable smoother aircraft ground movement and facilitate quicker civil departures.
These improvements will enhance passenger convenience, and reduce turnaround time, an official of the Ministry of Defence said, adding that the event was also attended by Air Marshal J.S. Mann, Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command.
The inauguration on Wednesday marks a significant milestone in strengthening the Civil Aviation infrastructure in Ladakh and the spirit of close cooperation between the civil administration and all agencies involved in the region's development, the official said.
The infrastructure has been upgraded in record time despite extremely challenging high-altitude terrain and adverse weather conditions, a statement said.