NGT (National Green Tribunal) ordered strict ecological safeguards for Great Nicobar Island projects.

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After the NGT order, safeguards will now decide Great Nicobar’s future
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has emphasized that environmental clearance for projects on Great Nicobar Island is not the end of scrutiny but the start of ecological accountability, requiring continuous safeguards. This decision underscores the balance between development and conservation, crucial for understanding environmental governance in India.
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Environmental clearance is now seen as the beginning of accountability under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Great Nicobar Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a fragile ecosystem under scrutiny.
The NGT decision highlights the importance of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019, for coastal projects.
This ruling impacts the proposed multi-billion-dollar Great Nicobar Island Development Project by NITI Aayog.
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