Union Government Notifies Little Nicobar Wildlife Sanctuaries

3 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 10 MAY 2026 — 17 MAY 2026

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Latest · 17 May 2026

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh objected to the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, arguing it would be an ecological disaster and unnecessary for military capability enhancement.

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10May

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Great Nicobar project will destroy unique ecosystem; pause, revisit venture: Ramesh to Environment Minister

13May

The Hindu

Despite concerns from the Tribal Council, the Union government has notified three wildlife sanctuaries in the Little Nicobar, Menchal, and Meroe islands.

17May

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh objected to the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, arguing it would be an ecological disaster and unnecessary for military capability enhancement.

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