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It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers

  • Omkar Khandekar
  • June 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers

The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants.

(Image credit: Omkar Khandekar/NPR)

Originally published at NPR World

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