Suryaa National Desk: Wings Over Ganges organized by Varanasi on the holy Ganga coast of Uttar Pradesh to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force... The Wings Over Ganges air show organized at Varanasi on the holy Ganges coast of Uttar Pradesh to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force ended on a grand note. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest at this most prestigious air launch at Name Ghat. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries participated in the program and reviewed the country's defense capabilities.
The acrobatics performed by indigenously manufactured Tejas light fighter jets, Prachand light combat helicopters and state-of-the-art front line fighter jets like Sukhoi and Rafale impressed the audience. Along with transport and support aircraft, coordinated maneuvers by Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Saram Helicopter Display Team graced the airspace of Varanasi. The local people gathered in large numbers to watch these exercises which showed the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and gave them a warm welcome. Along with this air show, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a new garment manufacturing industry set up in Varanasi under the auspices of Arvind Limited.
This new center is expected to provide employment opportunities to hundreds of women along with industrial development in the region. There has been a great response from the local women towards the government's policies emphasizing women empowerment and self-employment. The women who gave a warm welcome to the Prime Minister as part of his visit to Varanasi, expressed happiness over the achievements in the security and development of the country.
