· Manufacturing & Investment · Source: indianexpress.com

NGT clears Rs 80,000-crore Great Nicobar project, cites ‘strategic’ role, no ‘good ground’ to interfere

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) cleared the Rs 80,000‑crore Great Nicobar mega project, citing its strategic importance and “adequate safeguards” in environmental clearance. Spread over 166 sq km, the project includes a transshipment port, airport, township, and power plant. The NGT emphasized protection of endemic species, corals, and shorelines, marking a reference point for future strategic projects in ecologically sensitive areas.

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