National Green Tribunal Clears Great Nicobar Island Project Despite Ecological and Tribal Concerns

National Green Tribunal clears Great Nicobar Island project despite ecological and tribal concerns

The NGT’s clearance of the Great Nicobar Island mega-project has drawn sharp criticism from environmental researchers, lawyers, and tribal welfare advocates, who say the order bypasses legal safeguards and puts an irreplaceable ecosystem—and its indigenous people—at risk.

Read how Congress has been opposing Great Nicobar Project, now cleared by NGT

The National Green Tribunal has cleared the ₹90,000-crore Great Nicobar project, citing its strategic importance in countering China.

In clearing Great Nicobar project, NGT continues its streak of failed merit review

The NGT has the power to review the clearances, assess the environmental impacts of projects and even cancel projects. But the current decision is one in a long line of many in recent years where the NGT has remained a silent spectator.

Outlook Explainer: Green Court Clearance and The Future Of Great Nicobar

The NGT has approved the Rs 80,000 crore mega project despite ecological and tribal concerns, citing strategic importance and environmental safeguards.

‘Deeply Disappointing’: NGT’s Greenlight For Infra Projects on Great Nicobar Draws Flak

Scientists familiar with the ecology of the island and the detrimental impacts the projects could have also highlighted the conflict of interest in the HPC put together by the NGT to look into the issue.

Andaman & Nicobar Arsenal: Agni-1 Prime And The Archipelagic A2/AD Imperative

The Great Nicobar Project has thrust the Andaman & Nicobar Islands back into the spotlight, underscoring their unmatched strategic value in ...