Resettlement census to begin to make way for Great Nicobar project
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Summary
The notice called for all families affected by the trunk Infrastructure part of the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project to keep about 24 different types of documents ready that may be required by the census team
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right