Tribal communities in the Andaman Islands have withdrawn consent for development. They fear they are losing their rights over their lands. The islands lie along a seismic fault line, making them prone to earthquakes. It could also make the area more volatile and even destroy what is being built quickly.
In today’s episode for 20th April 2023, we explain why a massive development plan in the Andaman and Nicobar Island region has created a furore.