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Misguided Mega-Projects Threaten to Devastate the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Misguided Mega-Projects Threaten to Devastate the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Aravalli Safari Park: experts criticise the plan to take over locals land and bring in new species

The Aravalli Safari Park will take over locals’ land, and bring numerous new animal species to the region. Experts deride the plan as misguided.

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Great Nicobar project: Planned destruction of the Adivasi culture and lives, say experts

The project seeks to increase the population on the island by 4000%, which will overwhelm the tiny Shompen and Nicobarese communities, researchers warn.

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In maps: The extent of destruction being unleashed on the forests of Great Nicobar Island

A Rs 78,000-crore infrastructure and tourism project will result in the felling of 8.52 lakh trees.

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Indian government is about to irreparably damage the Great Nicobar Island with its container project

If cleared, the project spreads over 1,044 square kilometres will ruin the pristine rainforests in the region.

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