Controversy Erupts Over Great Nicobar Mega Project: Ecological and Safety Concerns Raised

Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh claims that the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project poses an ecological, humanitarian, and disaster-prone risk. Emphasizing the seismic activity of the region, Ramesh argues that the project's location is a threat to both the environment and the local community.

Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh has sparked debate by labeling the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project as an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe. He argues that the project is perilously sited in a seismically active zone, putting investment, infrastructure, and the community at risk.

The Congress leader's comments gain weight as he points out the recent earthquake and recalls the catastrophic 2004 tsunami, underscoring the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. According to Ramesh, locating such a massive initiative in Great Nicobar could have dire implications for the local ecology and safety.

Despite Ramesh's warnings and previous communications with the Union environment minister, the Modi government has been accused of pushing the project forward through deceptive means. The project remains a contentious issue, with Ramesh urging reevaluation of its current design due to its potential to endanger the environment unnecessarily.

(With inputs from agencies.)