(a) the number of field firing ranges in the country at present, State / UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up field firing ranges in the country including Jharkhand; and
(c) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise?
(a) the number of field firing ranges in the country at present, State / UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up field firing ranges in the country including Jharkhand; and
(c) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) There are a total of 66 Field Firing Ranges in the Country. It is not in the interest of national security to disclose other details.
(b)&(c): Yes, Madam. The Government is examining proposals to set up Field Firing Ranges in the following states:
(i)Andhra Pradesh
(ii)Gujarat
(iii)Sikkim and
(iv)Jammu & Kashmir.
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