The Great Nicobar Island Development Project

Recently, Union Tribal Affairs Minister informed that the Tribal Affairs Ministry will be looking into the forest clearance paperwork of the Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. The project has been strongly criticised as a significant danger to the island’s indigenous inhabitants and fragile ecosystem.

A Brief Overview

  • Project Name: Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island at Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Conceptualised by: NITI Aayog in March 2021
  • Total Investment: Rs 72,000 crore
  • Implementing Agency: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO)
  • Components
    • International Transshipment Terminal
    • International Airport
    • Power Plant
    • Township
  • Objectives
    • Enhance Great Nicobar's participation in regional and global maritime economy
    • Develop infrastructure to support maritime services
    • Promote ....


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