Great Nicobar Island Project Will Be Executed With "Utmost Precaution": Minister
NDTV
The Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost part of India and its geostrategic presence in the Bay of Bengal gives India close access to South and Southeast Asia.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said "utmost precautions" will be taken while executing the "holistic development of Great Nicobar Island" which includes an international container trans-shipment terminal, airport, power plant and a green-field township in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost part of India and its geostrategic presence in the Bay of Bengal gives India close access to South and Southeast Asia.
However, the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project has faced several criticisms from political parties, environmentalists, and conversationalists.
They raised concerns about its adverse impact on the Shompen Tribe, its rich biodiversity and habitats of endangered species including Leatherback turtles.
