Question : MILITARY BASE IN LAKSHADWEEP



(a) whether there is a proposal to establish defence establishment/military base in the Lakshadweep Islands;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (c): Establishment of Military bases / defence establishment in the country is decided based on threat perception and operational requirements of the Armed Forces. This is reviewed from time to time.