Concerns Raised Over Environmental Assessments and Transparency in Great Nicobar Project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project, criticizing the environmental impact assessments as inadequate and highlighting a lack of transparency regarding compliance and mitigation reports. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav responded that these concerns have been addressed through statutory appraisal processes and judicial reviews. The project involves significant infrastructure development on ecologically sensitive land, including forest clearance, prompting ongoing debate over environmental safeguards and public disclosure of related reports.