Great Nicobar Project Deemed Crucial for India's Military Presence and Security

Great Nicobar project key for India’s military footprint, its opposition will benefit China

Defence veterans, including former IAF chief R K S Bhadauria, strongly back the Greater Nicobar project, deeming it vital for India's national security and military presence. They argue it enhances surveillance of the Malacca Strait, crucial for checking China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. The project is seen as a strategic and economic win.

By SURENDRA SINGH