NGT clears Rs 90K-cr Great Nicobar project, why it's a game changer

2026-02-17 - 12:15

The National Green Tribunal has approved the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar infrastructure project, finding sufficient environmental safeguards. Dismissing petitions challenging the clearance, the tribunal noted that a high-powered committee addressed outstanding concerns. The project, crucial for national security and India's Indian Ocean presence, will proceed with strict adherence to environmental conditions.