Mains Question:
Question: In order to make room for a gigantic construction project that will cause severe and devastating changes to the environment and sociology of the island, large tracts of land and coastal area in the Andaman and Nicobar islands lost their protected status. Comment.
Question Mapping
|
Approach:
The question is of analytical nature.
- Introduce with geomorphological and strategic significance of A&N islands
- Mention the development plans proposed for A&N islands
- Discuss the significance of the development projects
-
- Job opportunities for locals
- Economic Development
- Connectivity
- Social Benefits
- Strategic benefit
- Describe the impacts of said plans on the ecology and its people
- Impact turtle and megapode nesting sites
- Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve and a tribal reserve
- Undermining international obligations
- Neglecting tribal rights
- Suggest required measures
- Balanced Development
- Sustainably Developing ANI
- Conclusion