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Highest Altitude Firing Range in Sikkim gets Green Ministry Nod
- The Economic Times |
- Security |
- 2025-01-06
- Firing Range
- Yongdi
- Halapani
India's Forest Advisory Committee has approved the creation of a high-altitude firing range in Sikkim and a 16 MW hydroelectric plant in Arunachal Pradesh.
Infrastructure Developments in India-China Border Areas
New Projects Approved by India's Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
- Firing Range in Sikkim
Location: Yongdi near the India-China border, Sikkim.- Altitude: Nearly 15,000 feet, the highest in India.
- Size: 2,000 meters long, impacting 87 hectares of forest area.
- Features: Natural funnelled area providing cover and minimizing hazards.
- Purpose: Operational necessity due to heavy calibre equipment induction and border sensitivity.
- Environmental Concerns: Proximity to high-altitude lakes and the Lanchen river, potential vibrational impacts.
- Conditions: Daytime firing only, monitoring systems, waste disposal protocols.
- Hydroelectric Plant in Arunachal Pradesh
Project: Halaipani HEP (16 MW) in Anjaw district.- History: Planned since the late 1990s, construction began in 2004-06, halted in 2012 due to a cloudburst.
- Project Type: Run-of-the-river, using Halai river water.
- Area: Spread over 4.75 hectares.
- Expected Outcome: Significant electricity generation for the region.
Strategic and Environmental Considerations
- Strategic Importance: Enhanced operational readiness due to proximity to the India-China border.
- Environmental Safeguards: FAC's approval includes strict conditions to mitigate environmental impact.