Strategic project to strengthen India's presence in Andaman Sea with major international transshipment terminal and enhanced maritime defense capabilities.
Environmental clearance granted after rigorous assessment involving 130.75 sq km forest diversion with 7.11 lakh trees to be felled in phased manner.
Comprehensive tribal protections implemented with net addition of 3.912 sq km tribal reserve land and no displacement of indigenous communities.
Project covers 166.1 sq km (2% of A&N Islands) with 65.99 sq km retained as green area and 24,750.93 ha compensatory afforestation in Haryana and MP.