The Great Nicobar Game Changer | Chakravyuh | EP 36

In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Admiral DK Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency and former Chief of Naval Staff, about the Great Nicobar Island Project. Joshi explains why the project is strategically vital for India, highlighting its location near key maritime choke points and its potential to strengthen India's position in the Indo-Pacific. He addresses criticism surrounding environmental concerns, tribal displacement and forest diversion, arguing that safeguards are in place and no indigenous communities will be displaced. The discussion also explores transshipment opportunities, tourism, scuba diving, maritime trade and India's long-term strategic vision for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal