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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Wildlife Board Approves New IAF Base in Ladakh