In a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the rights of the indigenous Shompen and Nicobarese communities.

Jual Oram asserts that development and tribal protection in Great Nicobar can coexist, emphasizing strategic governance and legal compliance.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urges Tribal Affairs Minister to address Forest Rights Act violations in the Great Nicobar Island project.