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Wildlife board nod for 11 defence projects near LAC in Ladakh

IndiaTimes Friday, 10 January 2025
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved 11 defence ministry proposals for strategic infrastructure in protected Ladakh areas near the LAC with China. This includes building telecommunication networks, ammunition storage, and waste processing facilities within the Changthang and Karakorum Nubra Shyok Wildlife Sanctuaries, home to rare species. Conditions are set to minimize habitat impact.
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