Idukki airstrip lands into controversy
The Hindu
Apprehensions have been raised about the impact of aircraft movement on the wildlife and also the possible pollution aspects.
The Idukki airstrip of the National Cadet Corps is in the centre of a controversy with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking a report on the mandatory clearances for the project.
The Authority has sought a report from the Chief Wildlife Warden, Kerala, as apprehensions have been raised about the impact of aircraft movement on the wildlife and also the possible pollution aspects.
“The Authority has also sought a report from the Bangalore office of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the project. We are yet to receive the report,” said Amit Mallick, Inspector General, NTCA.

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