Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on the proposed International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) project in Great Nicobar Island. He has sought a detailed report on the impact of the project on the environment, biodiversity and local tribal communities in Galathia Bay. He expressed concern over the potential for damage to forest areas and marine ecosystems due to the construction of large-scale infrastructure. He suggested that environmental protection should be given priority while balancing the development needs of the country. He also asked that all study reports related to the project be made available to the public.
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Jairam Ramesh’s letter to Union Minister demands clarity on Great Nicobar Port project
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tmanasa
- June 23, 2026
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Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on the proposed International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) project in Great Nicobar Island. He has sought a detailed report on the impact of the project on the environment, biodiversity and local tribal communities in Galathia Bay. He expressed concern over the potential for damage to forest areas and marine ecosystems due to the construction of large-scale infrastructure. He suggested that environmental protection should be given priority while balancing the development needs of the country. He also asked that all study reports related to the project be made available to the public.
