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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.

It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers
Image: NPR World

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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