Great Nicobar Project Clearances Questioned Over Flawed EIA Data

Environmentalists and parliamentarians raised concerns over the Great Nicobar Island Development Project's ecological clearance, noting its reliance on single-season primary data. Critics argue that ignoring comprehensive multi-season assessments violates established protocols and masks potential damage to fragile island ecosystems. The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between strategic infrastructure expansion and the preservation of critical biodiversity hotspots in India.