India's Great Nicobar Development Plan Sparks Concerns Over Indigenous Tribe's Fate

President Murmu's visit to Great Nicobar highlights the tension between economic ambitions and the survival of the Shompen tribe.

India's President Droupadi Murmu recently visited Great Nicobar Island, drawing attention to a controversial $9 billion development plan.
The plan aims to transform the island into a shipping hub and tourist destination, potentially impacting the indigenous Shompen tribe.
Experts warn that the development could lead to the 'genocide' of the Shompen, who are particularly vulnerable due to their isolated lifestyle.
Environmentalists and scientists express concerns over the project's impact on the island's unique ecology and the potential destruction of rainforests.
The Indian government is expected to push ahead with the development, despite international warnings and the potential risks to indigenous communities.