IAF’s C-130J Super Hercules on April 07 carried out an emergency landing and take-off drill at Agra Lucknow expressway. IAF’s drill was carried out as part of its ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24 which facilitates Emergency Landing Facilities across India. Earlier, on April 06, IAF’s SU 30 fighter aircraft made emergency landing maneuver on Agra-Lucknow Expressway. IAF’s ELF operations provide an opportunity for IAF aircraft to undertake operations from restricted landing surfaces. It also helps to use highways as airstrips to carry out aircraft landings during distressed times and also provide Humanitarian Assistance. Also aims to boost the transfer of troops which will greatly enhance the operational capabilities of Indian Armed Forces. IAF plans to practice similar drills in coordination with State Governments for activation of ELFs in other sectors.