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22 August 2026

Congress criticism of Great Nicobar project

The Great Nicobar project is a major infrastructure development involving critical issues of Environmental Impact Assessment, tribal rights, and ecological conservation, which are core themes for UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 7 of 7 1 questions 1 prelims

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  • The Great Nicobar project faces significant opposition regarding its potential ecological impact on the island's ecosystem.
  • The local Tribal Council of Great Nicobar Island has formally expressed opposition to the proposed developmental project.
  • Legal challenges have been initiated in the Calcutta High Court concerning the environmental and developmental clearances granted for the project.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration recently issued an Expression of Interest for a data centre project on the island, which was subsequently withdrawn.

Part of a longer story

This is day 7 of 7 in Great Nicobar Infrastructure Development Project, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The development of ecologically sensitive regions like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands requires a delicate balance between strategic infrastructure needs and environmental conservation. Discuss the challenges in implementing large-scale projects in such regions, keeping in mind the rights of indigenous communities and the mandates of environmental impact assessments. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for granting environmental clearances for major infrastructure projects in India?

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