Kiren Rijiju Excl: Nicobar Row | Govt Defends Strategic Project Against Oppn Environmental Claims
A major political controversy has emerged over the Great Nicobar Island project, with the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister defending the initiative against allegations of environmental
A major political controversy has emerged over the Great Nicobar Island project, with the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister defending the initiative against allegations of environmental destruction. Responding to concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition regarding the potential loss of millions of trees, coral reefs, and turtle nesting sites, the government dismissed these claims as baseless propaganda. The administration maintains that India possesses stringent environmental laws and that the project is crucial for the nation's strategic leverage and blue economy.
The minister accused an ecosystem of non-governmental organisations and left-wing ideologies of deliberately attempting to stall national progress and infrastructure development under the guise of environmental protection. Furthermore, the government highlighted ongoing initiatives like the Deep Ocean Mission and mineral exploration as vital components of India's maritime strategy. The administration emphasised that development and environmental conservation must coexist, ensuring the protection of indigenous tribes while advancing necessary infrastructure and tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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