Question : ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRING RANGE IN A.P.



(a) whether the Government proposes to establish firing range in Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh ;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the land required for the purpose has been acquired;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the time by which the land is likely to be acquired?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)&(b):The proposal to establish a field firing range in Rajkonda area of Nalgonda and Ranga Reddy districts of Andhra Pradesh is in its preliminary phase.

(c)No, Sir.

(d)Does not arise in view of(c) above.

(e)The land acquisition process would commence only after the completion of the detailed survey by the revenue officials of the concerned districts.