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flag Congress criticizes Great Nicobar project, citing tribal displacement, biodiversity loss, and flawed environmental review.

flag Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for failing to address concerns over the Great Nicobar Island Project, alleging it will displace tribal communities, harm biodiversity, and result from a rushed, flawed environmental impact assessment. flag Ramesh claims scientists faced pressure to produce favorable reports, some resigning as a result, and argues compensatory afforestation in distant regions cannot offset the destruction of rich, unique forests. flag While the government maintains the project is vital for national security and that proper assessments were conducted, critics warn the ecological and social costs outweigh potential benefits.

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