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Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says Sonowal

The government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured that ecological balance, including protecting leatherback sea turtles and coral zones, will be maintained. This comes despite opposition from the Congress, which has raised…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal Affairs

In a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the rights of the indigenous Shompen and Nicobarese communities.

The Economic Times · May 27

Secrecy around Great Nicobar review report violates 'natural justice': Petitioner to NGT

Arguing before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday, the counsel for petitioner Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and founder of the non-profit Kalpavriksh, pressed for public disclosure of the high-powered committee’s (HPC) report on the controversial Great Nicobar project, asserting that citizens “have a right to know” what the assessment contains.

Newslaundry · Nov 22, 2025

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