Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecological damage, including the destruction of coral colonies. He questioned the project's implementation and transparency, stating that large-scale relocation as a mitigation measure has historically failed. Ramesh urged scientists to prioritize their convictions over political pressure to push through the environmentally damaging project.

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, Jairam Ramesh criticised the Nicobar development project, calling compensatory afforestation a “bogus argument.” He warned about biodiversity loss and…

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecological damage, including the destruction of…