India Commits $9 Billion to Island Megaport, Airport and City
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Updated · NPR · Jun 7
India Commits $9 Billion to Island Megaport, Airport and City
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 7
Summary
$9 billion in Indian government spending is set to transform one of the world’s most isolated islands with a megaport, airport and new city.
The project aims to build major transport and urban infrastructure on the remote island, marking one of India’s most ambitious development pushes in a far-flung territory.
Critics say the buildout could damage pristine forests and disrupt the lives of indigenous inhabitants living on or near the island.
The plan sets up a broader clash between India’s strategic and economic development goals and concerns over environmental protection and indigenous rights.