To Boost ‘National Security,’ India Set To Develop Lakshadweep’s Bitra Island For ‘Strategic’ Defence

The Indian central government has initiated the process to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for use by defence and strategic agencies, citing its strategic location and importance for national security. Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, with an area of approximately 0.105 sq km and a population of about 105 families.This was formalised by a notification
The Indian central government has initiated the process to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for use by defence and strategic agencies, citing its strategic location and importance for national security. Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, with an area of approximately 0.105 sq km and a population of about 105 families.This was formalised by a notification
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