Great Nicobar Project: NGT Upholds Environmental Clearance
Why in the news
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) disposed of petitions against the environmental clearance for the Great Nicobar project, but ordered strict compliance with its conditions.
Key facts
- Large scheme on Great Nicobar Island worth about ₹92,000 crore.
- Parts: transshipment port, greenfield airport, power plant, township.
- NGT: set up by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for speedy handling of environmental cases.
About Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal, near the Andaman Sea, between Myanmar and Indonesia; capital Port Blair. Andamans lie north; Nicobars lie south, separated by the Ten Degree Channel.
| Feature | Name |
|---|---|
| Highest peak | Saddle Peak |
| Active volcano | Barren Island |
| Dormant volcano | Narcondam Island |
| Southernmost point of India | Indira Point |
Exam angle
- NGT Act year: 2010. Active volcano: Barren Island.