July 01, 2026
- India is set to build an airport that caters to civilians and benefits the defence sector. The Centre has approved an investment of ₹13,000 crore for the project, which is set to be established at Great Nicobar, within the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The airport will be built close to the Strait of Malacca, a waterbody that connects the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The strait serves as a major trade route.
- The new airport is expected to improve India’s maritime operations and help track trade along the route.
- The airport had drawn criticism from environmentalists for its potential environmental impacts.
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