Question: Under the recent agreement between the Rajasthan government and the Indian Army, which Indian army will be able to use the airstrip for a period of 10 years and will be able to construct temporary as per requirement?
(a) Lalgarh-Jatan Airstrip
(b) Kishangarh-Jatan Airstrip
(c) Madhavgarh-Jatan Airstrip
(d) Jaisalmer-Jatan Airstrip
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On November 29, 2017, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Rajasthan and the Indian Army.
- The MoU was signed between the State Civil Aviation Department and the Army.
- In view of the state’s security, the Government has taken this positive step in view of the increase in infrastructure by the Army on the state border.
- Lalgarh-Jatan Airstrip is located near Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Ganganagar district which is very important in terms of safety.
- For this, the state government has sanctioned Rs 4 crore.
- India Army will be able to use this airstrip for a period of 10 years under the MoU and it will be able to make temporary construction as required.
Reference:
http://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-army-rajasthan-government-sign-mou-to-improve-defence-infrastructure-close-to-pakistan-border-4235415.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/army-raj-govt-sign-mou-to-improve-infrastructure-near-border-117113000238_1.html