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India Pushes Nicobar Mega-Tourism Project Amid Environmental Outcry

6/7/2026

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India launched the Nicobar Project, planning an airport, a port, a power plant and a town for one million visitors.
Groups warn the plan will clear farms, beaches and a million trees, threatening leatherback turtles, Nicobarese pigeon and Shompen lands.
Environment minister Bhupendra Yadav says the project poses no threat to species and will boost security.
Officials propose fences as residents demand jobs, housing and a payout above $1.5 per square meter.

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Story summary

India launched the Nicobar Project, planning an airport, a port, a power plant and a town for one million visitors.
Groups warn the plan will clear farms, beaches and a million trees, threatening leatherback turtles, Nicobarese pigeon and Shompen lands.
Environment minister Bhupendra Yadav says the project poses no threat to species and will boost security.
Officials propose fences as residents demand jobs, housing and a payout above $1.5 per square meter.