(2) The National DefenceAcademy (NDA) is located inKhadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra.It spans 7,015acres of the 8,022 acres donatedby the Government of theformer Bombay State. The sitewas chosen for being on a lakeshore, the suitability of theneighboring hilly terrain,proximity to the Arabian Seaand other military establishments,an operational air basenearby at Lohegaon.