For decades we have wondered why we don’t have a Hong Kong or Dubai of our own. Why are we not able to develop a coastal economy on the lines of Singapore? Well, it was mostly a lack of planning. We actually have the Great Nicobar Island situated in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands that could serve as a military vantage point and also an economic hub. For decades, the government simply could not leverage this advantage. But now things are changing with the Modi government.
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Modi government’s plans for the Great Nicobar Island
Before we get into why the Great Nicobar Island is going to be a huge maritime asset for India, let’s find out what the Modi government is actually planning for this island.
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