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Recommendation of Divisional Forest Officer (Nicobar Division) to NITI-Aayog's plans in G. Nicobar

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Government level: Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India)
Addressed to: Public Information Officer
Great Andaman Trunk Road Haddo, Port Blair , AN 744102
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(a) What is the area of reserve forest in Great Nicobar island (GNI) proposed for diversion (in ha). Provide georeferenced map wherever available.

(b) What is the area of protected area (other than reserve forest) proposed for diversion (in ha) in GNI. Provide georeferenced map wherever available.

(c) Which are the marine turtle nesting beaches that fall within the development area

(d) Please mention annual location wise visitation frequency of all marine sea turtles at all turtle camp sites since 2016.

(e) What is the minimum distance of the ‘area proposed for development’ in GNI from protected area

(f) Mention the major species of marine and terrestrial plants and animals that are likely to be affected by the diversion of forest land for the proposed projects

(g) Is there any catchment area of freshwater source(s) in the proposed development area. If yes, mention locations

(h) Will the diversion of forest land affect forest-dependent groups of Shompen and Nicobarese

(i) What is the current carrying capacity of GNI