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10 lakh trees to be axed by govt likely to be used for Nicobar project

Timber from around 10 lakh trees to be cut for the mega infra project at the Great Nicobar island is likely to be used for the same project, according to a government document.

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2024

Nicobar project to hack 10 lakh trees: Govt invites proposals despite pending nod and cases

Over 9.6 lakh trees are set to be axed for a “holistic” infrastructural project on Great Nicobar Island, as its quasi-government agency, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation, has set the ball rolling by issuing an expression of interest, a prelude to the bidding process. 

Newslaundry · Sep 11, 2024

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes flags alleged discrepancies in Forest Rights Act compliance for Great Nicobar Project

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has now flagged alleged discrepancies with respect to the forest clearance granted for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project. 

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023