Great Nicobar project will destroy unique ecosystem; pause, revisit venture: Ramesh to Environment Minister
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Summary
Mr. Ramesh highlighted that security experts have written that the country's essential security needs can be met without inflicting such "ecological devastation"
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right