Great Nicobar Project
Sector: Geothermal • Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Source: The Federal
The Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar Project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island into a key hub in the Indo-Pacific. It includes an international container transhipment terminal, a greenfield international airport, a gas and thermal power complex, and a township planned for up to 6.5 lakh people. The project is strategically important for India to reduce dependence on foreign ports and enhance mar
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Geothermal, Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Government
- Location
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Federal
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar Project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island into a key hub in the Indo-Pacific. It includes an international container transhipment terminal, a greenfield international airport, a gas and thermal power complex, and a township planned for up to 6.5 lakh people. The project is strategically important for India to reduce dependence on foreign ports and enhance maritime surveillance and defence capabilities. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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Source | The Federal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-06 |
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