Congress Urges Rajnath Singh to Reconsider Great Nicobar Airport Project

The Congress party has urged Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar airport project, advocating for the expansion of INS Baaz instead. They argue that the current project puts pristine forests at risk.

12 Jun, 05:25 — 12 Jun, 05:36

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The Great Nicobar airport project is a significant infrastructure development with potential strategic and economic benefits, but it faces substantial environmental opposition due to its location in a biodiversity hotspot. The debate highlights the tension between development goals and ecological preservation in sensitive regions.

Key entitiesRajnath Singh Jairam Ramesh Congress INS Baaz Great Nicobar

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar airport project
The concern is related to the environmental impact on pristine forests
The Congress party suggested expanding the existing INS Baaz naval air station as an alternative

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The Congress party urged Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar airport project.

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The reason for reconsideration is the risk to pristine forests.

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The Congress suggested expanding INS Baaz as an alternative.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual81d ago

'Pristine forests at risk': Congress urges Rajnath to back INS Baaz over Great Nicobar airport

By TOI NEWS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual81d ago

Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider INZ Baaz expansion

By Nikhil Ghanekar

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First report: indian-express · 12 Jun, 05:25|Full coverage: 2 · 11m|Window: 11m

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indian-express12 Jun, 05:25First to report

Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider INZ Baaz expansion

Times of India12 Jun, 05:36Latest update

Congress Urges Rajnath Singh to Reconsider Great Nicobar Airport Project

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'Pristine forests at risk': Congress urges Rajnath to back INS Baaz over Great Nicobar airport

Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider INZ Baaz expansion

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Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider INZ Baaz expansion

'Pristine forests at risk': Congress urges Rajnath to back INS Baaz over Great Nicobar airport

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