Great Nicobar Project: India Approves Huge Civil-Military Airport Near Galathea Bay
The government has cleared a 13,000 crore rupees greenfield civil-military airport near Galathea Bay as part of the 81,000 crore rupees Great Nicobar Project. Expected
The government has cleared a 13,000 crore rupees greenfield civil-military airport near Galathea Bay as part of the 81,000 crore rupees Great Nicobar Project. Expected to be operational within five years under the Indian Navy's control, the airport aims to enhance India's strategic and maritime capabilities. The broader project includes power plants, logistics hubs, townships, and maritime infrastructure. The opposition has criticized the initiative, raising concerns about the destruction of ecology and tribal heritage, and suggesting that expanding the existing naval base would be a better alternative.
In response, the government and defence sources maintain that the project is driven by strategic imperatives to counter regional security challenges and reduce dependence on foreign ports. The government asserts that environmental clearances were obtained following due procedures, noting that only a small percentage of the island will be utilized and that the expansion of the existing naval base was dropped due to environmental concerns.
Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more.
Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel
The BriefWire