New Delhi, July 8 -- India's aviation sector received a boost as the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) completed the design phase of the indigenous 19-seater Saras MkII aircraft, while construction of the new airport terminal at Leh reached 83 per cent.

The development marked progress in the country's efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity and aviation infrastructure.

Announcing the development in a post on X, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh described the completion of the Saras MkII design as a milestone for India's indigenous aviation programme.

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