Tourism and trade: The Hindu Editorial on the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Union government released a draft master plan for a ₹92,000 crore mega-infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island to develop it as a seaside destination.
Background
The project aims to create over 3.36 lakh jobs by 2055 through tourism and economic development. It has faced opposition from indigenous groups, specifically the Nicobarese and Shompen, over relocation and ecological concerns.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: ₹92,000 crore
- FactJob creation target: 3.36 lakh by 2055
- PlaceGreat Nicobar Island (GNI)
- EnvironmentIndigenous groups involved: Nicobarese and Shompen
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between large-scale infrastructure development and the preservation of indigenous rights and biodiversity in ecologically sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Rights conflict: Tension between state-led economic development and the land rights of indigenous tribes
- Ecological risk: Potential irreversible damage to island biodiversity from large-scale 'seaside destination' construction
- Governance gap: Lack of clarity in the project's timeline and public feedback mechanisms
Keywords: Indigenous rights · Ecological preservation · Infrastructure development · Sustainable tourism · Biodiversity conservation
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