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Ecologists Concerned About India's Great Nicobar Project

India's Great Nicobar Project, a massive infrastructure plan including a port and airport, faces criticism from ecologists concerned about irreversible damage to the island's sensitive ecosystem. While supporters cite strategic and economic benefits, critics highlight potential forest loss, harm to wildlife like leatherback turtles, and impacts on marine life and indigenous communities.

Times of India

Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over Great Nicobar Project, Alleges Ecological, Community Harm

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05.06.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over Great Nicobar Project, Alleges Ecological, Community Harm

Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar development project, claiming it prioritizes commercial interests over ecology and local communities, suggesting expansion of INS Baaz instead.

Times of India

Govt Releases FAQ Clarifying Rs 81,000 Crore Great Nicobar Project as Strategic Initiative

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سياسة·02.05.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Govt Releases FAQ Clarifying Rs 81,000 Crore Great Nicobar Project as Strategic Initiative

The Indian government released a detailed FAQ on Friday defending the Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project as a strategic initiative to strengthen India's presence in the Andaman Sea. The clarification came after Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the project as a threat to the environment and indigenous communities. The government stated the project is of strategic, defence, and national importance, will establish an international transshipment terminal, and claimed all statutory procedures including the Jarawa Policy, Shompen Policy, and Forest Rights Act have been complied with.

Times of India

After Rahul Gandhi’s attack, government defends Great Nicobar project

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01.05.2026

After Rahul Gandhi’s attack, government defends Great Nicobar project

The government has clarified the Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project, emphasizing its strategic importance for India's presence in the Andaman Sea and Southeast Asia. Officials stated that environmental safeguards and the protection of indigenous communities are core to the planning, with all statutory procedures and consultations meticulously followed to ensure no adverse impact on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

Times of India

Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project 'biggest scam', says it threatens natural and tribal heritage

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سياسة·29.04.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project 'biggest scam', says it threatens natural and tribal heritage

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar project at Campbell Bay in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, calling it one of the biggest scams and gravest crimes against the country's natural and tribal heritage. The project involves cutting millions of trees on 160 sq km of rainforest to build a transhipment terminal, power plant and township. Gandhi met tribal leaders opposing the project, with communities alleging lack of transparency, environmental risks and neglect of tribal rights.

Economic Times