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flag India's Great Nicobar development project faces backlash over environmental and social concerns.

flag Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Indian government’s development plans for Great Nicobar Island, calling them environmentally damaging and socially unjust. flag Speaking on January 2, 2026, he warned that the construction of an airport, seaport, and ecotourism resort—beginning December 22, 2025—threatens the island’s fragile ecosystem, risks displacing indigenous communities, and increases vulnerability to climate disasters. flag Ramesh accused the government of rushing approvals, ignoring scientific assessments and local opposition, and prioritizing short-term economic gains over sustainability and public well-being. flag Despite the government’s claim that the project is sustainable and phased, aimed at boosting defense and economic growth, Ramesh warned of long-term ecological and social harm.

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