Great Nicobar Project Shrouded in Secrecy: Tribes Panel Invokes Parliamentary Privilege

The Scheduled Tribes panel has declined to release information about the controversial Great Nicobar Island project, citing parliamentary privilege. This decision has fueled anxieties surrounding the project’s potential impact.

Concerns Grow Over Transparency and Potential Impacts

This lack of transparency comes at a time of mounting criticism from conservationists, scientists, and tribal rights advocates. They worry that the large-scale development project could lead to the displacement of indigenous communities and cause irreversible harm to delicate ecosystems.

Fears of Displacement and Ecological Damage

Experts fear the project’s impact on the unique biodiversity of the Nicobar Islands and the traditional way of life of the indigenous people. The refusal to share information has only intensified these concerns and raised questions about the project’s true cost.