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Assam is planning to develop more highway emergency landing facilities as part of its broader effort to strengthen strategic and transport infrastructure in the Northeast. The move follows the successful operationalisation of the region's first such facility on a national highway in Dibrugarh district. State authorities have indicated that three to four more locations are being identified. These facilities are intended to support defence operations during emergencies while also improving disaster response capabilities in a state frequently affected by floods and connectivity disruptions.
The Assam government is preparing to expand the network of highway emergency landing facilities across the state, building on the recently operationalised strip on National Highway-37 at Moran in Dibrugarh district. The chief minister has indicated that plans are being worked out for three to four additional locations where highways can double up as runways during emergencies. These proposals are at an early stage and are expected to be taken up in coordination with central agencies. Advertisement
The existing facility at Moran was designed as a reinforced stretch of highway capable of handling military aircraft. It was tested with the landing of an aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force, demonstrating the road's ability to function as an alternate airstrip. Officials have underlined that such infrastructure is critical in situations where conventional air bases may be unavailable due to conflict, natural disasters, or other disruptions.
Given Assam's proximity to international borders and its strategic location in the Northeast, the state has long been viewed as an important logistics and defence hub. Highway-based landing strips allow faster deployment of aircraft and equipment without dependence on airports alone. At the same time, these facilities can be used for relief operations during floods and other natural calamities, when road and air connectivity is often severely affected.
Alongside emergency landing strips, Assam has been pushing for wider infrastructure upgrades. The state has sought support from the Union government for feasibility studies on new airports in locations such as Majuli and Diphu. Work is also progressing on major connectivity projects, including a road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra, aimed at improving year-round movement across the river.
Officials have said the combined focus on roads, aviation, and rail connectivity is meant to create redundancy in critical infrastructure. By integrating highways into strategic planning, the state is attempting to ensure that transport networks remain functional during both security-related situations and natural emergencies.
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