#Development
Politics & Governance
Great Nicobar project: Between environmental concerns and strategic cost
The Great Nicobar project is strategically important but widely opposed. Nearly 30% of global trade passes through the Strait of Malacca to the island’s east.
19 May 2026
Read Time: 15 Min
Path to Development
Ken-Betwa river linking project: Arithmetic of destruction or optimistic hydrology?
If the Ken-Betwa river linking project comes into implementation, will it address absence of proper water management gap? Will it bring water to the region and support agriculture, livelihoods, and long-term development?
08 May 2026
Read Time: 7 Min