Andaman and Nicobar Islands Great Nicobar Project Political temperature is rising in the country regarding this. After opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raised questions on this project, the central government has now broken its silence. The government issued a detailed clarification on Friday making it clear that this project is going to prove to be a game-changer for India’s security and economy.

Government answered every question through FAQ

Rahul Gandhi had recently described this Rs 81,000 crore mega project as a big threat to the environment and the tribals living there. To respond to these attacks of the opposition, the central government FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Released a list of. The government clarified that this project is being taken forward only by maintaining a balance between development and nature. According to the government, it has been started not without any concrete strategy, but after thorough investigation.

India will become a ‘superpower’ in the Indian Ocean

The government says that this is not just a construction work, but a major effort to increase India’s strategic strength in South-East Asia and the Andaman Sea. Through this project, India’s maritime and defense capabilities will increase manifold. under project one International Transshipment Terminal There is a plan to build, which will make India a major center of global trade and logistics network. This will not only increase economic activities but will also create new employment opportunities.

Government’s stand on environment and EIA

On the fear of harm to the environment, the government said that a detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been done before starting the project. The government assured that every aspect that could cause harm to nature has been identified and strict safety standards are being adopted to control them. Environmental protection will not be ignored in the race for development.

Promise to protect the rights of tribals

On allegations of displacement or endangerment of tribal communities due to the project, the government insisted that Jarawa Policy 2004 And Shompen Policy 2015 is being strictly followed. An Empowered Committee of experts is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure that the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are not affected. ‘No Objection Certificate’ has already been received from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the conditions of the Forest Rights Act 2006 have also been fully implemented.