Great Nicobar Island Development Project

environmental clearance granted

The Great Nicobar Island development project is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening India's presence in the Andaman Sea through port-led growth while attempting to balance environmental safeguards and protection of indigenous communities. The project has raised concerns regarding its environmental impact, particularly the destruction of the unique ecosystem and biodiversity of Great Nicobar Island. Environmental clearance has been granted based on studies that have been criticized as grossly inadequate and not comprehensive, with calls to pause and revisit the project design and details.