Located roughly 1,000 miles from the Indian mainland, Great Nicobar is one of the 500-plus islands that make up the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The island is historically tied to two distinct indigenous groups: the Shompen and the Great Nicobarese. The Shompen are an isolated community of roughly 200 to 400 individuals who avoid the.
New Delhi, Feb 17 — The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday gave the green light to the controversial Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project worth around ₹80,000 crore, dismissing legal challenges against its environmental clearance. The decision effectively removes a major judicial hurdle and allows the ambitious plan to move forward. A special bench of.
New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has expressed strong support for the Association of Indian Primatologists, commending their public opposition to the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project. On X, he praised the group’s bravery in raising awareness about the ecological risks, particularly the threats posed to local wildlife. Ramesh highlighted the association’s concerns, including the.
