Wildlife Board Approves New IAF Base in Ladakh

Wildlife Board Approves New IAF Base in Ladakh

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Category : Defense Published on: September 10 2022

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  • Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife, which is led by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav has approved the proposal of new IAF base in Ladakh.
  • The new base will be built on 500 hectares of land in the Changthang sanctuary area, right next to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
  • The Changthang sanctuary area is a cold desert sanctuary in Leh district.  It is home to Tibetan wild Ass, Kiang and the rare black necked cranes.
  • Currently, the IAF's key air base in Ladakh is located at Leh.
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