| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Great Nicobar Island Project |
| Announcement | Highlighted by PM Narendra Modi (12 Sept 2025); Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav detailed the plan. |
| Objective | Transform Great Nicobar into a maritime and air connectivity hub in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR); boost strategic, economic, and defence capabilities. |
| Key Components | - International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) (14.2M TEU capacity)- Greenfield International Airport (civilian-military dual-use)- 450 MVA gas & solar power plant- Township development (16,610 hectares) |
| Project Cost & Duration | ₹72,000 crore, to be executed over 30 years in phases. |
| Strategic Significance | - Counters China's naval expansion in IOR- Strengthens India's presence near Malacca Strait- Helps curb illegal poaching & maritime crimes- Enhances Indo-Pacific trade & security |
| Ecological Concerns | - 13,075 hectares of forest land diverted (15% of island)- 9.64 lakh trees to be cut- Threat to Leatherback sea turtles- Seismic risks (lies in active zone, 2004 tsunami impact) |
| Tribal Impact | - Shompen tribe (237 members) & Nicobarese (1,094 members) affected- 84 sq km tribal reserve denotified (out of 751 sq km) |
| Environmental Safeguards | - Earthquake-resistant infrastructure- Renewable energy integration (solar power)- Conservation zones for tribes & wildlife- Eco-sensitive planning to minimize ecological damage |
| Static Facts | - Location: Near Indira Point, <150 km from Indonesia- Vision: Aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047- Ministry Involved: MoEFCC (Bhupender Yadav) |
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