Why is NITI Aayog's tourism project criticized for its potential impact on Great Nicobar according to Pankaj Sekhsaria
Analyze the concerns raised by Pankaj Sekhsaria regarding NITI Aayog's tourism project and its impact on Great Nicobar.
Pankaj Sekhsaria has criticized NITI Aayog's tourism project for its potential impact on Great Nicobar due to several concerns:
- 1. Environmental impact: Sekhsaria is concerned that the tourism project could lead to deforestation, habitat destruction, and disruption of the delicate ecosystem of Great Nicobar.
- 2. Threat to indigenous communities: He fears that increased tourism could harm the indigenous communities residing on the island by altering their way of life and cultural practices.
- 3. Lack of sustainability: Sekhsaria argues that the tourism project may not be implemented sustainably, leading to long-term negative consequences for the island's environment and inhabitants.
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