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NGT Approves INR80,000 Crore Great Nicobar Project Amid Concerns

2/20/2026

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) upheld environmental clearance for the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, valued at over INR80,000 crore, citing safeguards and India's aim to boost maritime presence near the Malacca Strait.
The project includes a transshipment port, airport, township, and power plant on Great Nicobar Island.
Opposition cites ecological impact and tribal rights.
The tribunal urged strict compliance with environmental conditions to mitigate damage and ensure ongoing safeguards.

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) upheld environmental clearance for the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, valued at over INR80,000 crore, citing safeguards and India's aim to boost maritime presence near the Malacca Strait.
The project includes a transshipment port, airport, township, and power plant on Great Nicobar Island.
Opposition cites ecological impact and tribal rights.
The tribunal urged strict compliance with environmental conditions to mitigate damage and ensure ongoing safeguards.