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The project has faced criticism from environmental groups and opposition leaders over its potential impact on the island's ecology.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has shot off a letter to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, flagging concerns over the lack of transparency in the Great Nicobar Island project.

Jairam Ramesh said thar has written over the past two years on at least four different occasions highlighting the demonstrably "dubious nature" of the environmental impact assessment of the Great Nico ...

Jairam Ramesh urged people to sign a petition initiated by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against the project and choose "Green Over Greed".

Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns over the Great Nicobar Project, warning that the proposed development could cause irreversible ecological damage to the islands' fragile environment and biodiversity.

Responding to Yadav's May 27 letter, Ramesh said he had only sought compliance with environmental laws and a full impact assessment.