Congress demands review of Rs.72,000 crore "Mega Infra Project" in Great Nicobar, claiming it threatens island's tribal communities and violates Forest Rights Act.

Congress demands review of Rs.72,000 crore "Mega Infra Project" in Great Nicobar, claiming it threatens island's tribal communities and violates Forest Rights Act. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands immediate suspension of clearances and thorough impartial review, including by parliamentary committees. The project, initiated by NITI Aayog, proposes diverting 13,075 hectares of forest land.