Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, seeking details on tender timelines and private ownership. Ramesh highlighted ecological concerns and risks identified by the Finance Ministry, urging clarity on shareholding percentages and potential government funding. He has also raised similar issues with other ministers regarding environmental impact and tribal rights.

Jairam Ramesh criticizes government transparency and environmental assessments of the controversial Great Nicobar Island project in a recent letter.

Ramesh argued the project’s environmental assessments are inadequate and said the government’s invocation of “strategic objectives” cannot justify withholding critical documents |…

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, seeking details on tender timelines and…

Jairam Ramesh seeks clarifications from Minister Sonowal on the Great Nicobar transhipment port project's ecological concerns and private ownership details.