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Great Nicobar Project: Strategic Masterstroke or Ecological Disaster? | UPSC Analysis

Introduction: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has officially cleared the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project, citing "strategic national interest." But at what cost? In this video, we analyze the balance between India's geopolitical needs in the Indian Ocean Region and the irreversible ecological impact on one of the world's most pristine rainforests. Essential for: UPSC CSE (GS Paper II & III), State PCS, and Defence Aspirants. 📝 Video Highlights: The Verdict: Understanding the NGT's rationale and pending legal challenges. The Masterplan: International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Dual-use Airport, and Power Plant. Strategic Edge: Countering China in the Malacca Strait & IOR. The Cost: 130 sq. km of forest loss, threats to Giant Leatherback Turtles, and Shompen tribal rights. Way Forward: Can development and ecology coexist? #GreatNicobar #UPSC2026 #EnvironmentVsDevelopment #InternalSecurity #NGT #AndamanNicobar #CurrentAffairs #TheHinduAnalysis