Great Nicobar Project: Centre Approves ₹13,000-Crore Greenfield Airport To Strengthen Maritime Security Near Malacca Strait (opens original article in a new tab)

The Indian government approved a ₹13,000-crore greenfield airport on Great Nicobar Island to enhance maritime security near the Malacca Strait, replacing plans to expand an existing naval air station due to environmental and operational challenges.

• Approved ₹13,000-crore greenfield airport at Chingen near Galathea Bay on Great Nicobar Island.
• Replaces earlier plan to expand INS Baaz naval air station due to environmental and operational issues.
• Strategic goal to strengthen India's maritime surveillance and military logistics near the Malacca Strait.
• Airport will be operated by the Indian Navy with civilian operations managed by the Airports Authority of India.