The Great Nicobar Betrayal Curated by Pankaj Sekhsaria

Join Pankaj Sekhsaria as he delves into his powerful book, exposing the environmental challenges and political decisions threatening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Book Description: "The Great Nicobar Betrayal" offers a crucial, meticulously researched examination of the proposed mega-infrastructure project on the Great Nicobar Island. Curated by renowned author and environmental researcher Pankaj Sekhsaria, this collection of essays brings together the voices of leading experts, such as Aathira Perinchery, Janki Andharia, and more, to explore the far-reaching consequences of this disastrous development plan. From its devastating impact on local communities and ecology to the legal and geological concerns it raises, the book lays bare the immense environmental toll the project could exact. As noted by celebrated author Amitav Ghosh, this initiative exemplifies "disaster capitalism," exploiting the displacement caused by the 2004 tsunami for a reckless land grab disguised as development.

With a foreword by acclaimed environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, this anthology is not only a powerful warning but a call to action to prevent a man-made catastrophe that threatens to outscale the destruction of the 2004 tsunami. A must-read for environmentalists, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike, it paints a vivid picture of what could be lost forever if the project proceeds unchecked.

Featured Authors: Pankaj Sekhsaria, Aathira Perinchery, Janki Andharia, V Ramesh & Ravinder Dhiman, B Chaudhari, Ishika Ramakrishna, Uday Mondal, Mahi Mankeshwar, Shrishtee Bajpai, S Harikrishnan, Manish Chandi, Ajay Saini, Norma Alvares.

Endorsement: "Even at a time of accelerating environmental vandalism around the world, what the Indian government is planning in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands stands out for its sheer folly and short-sightedness..." —Amitav Ghosh

Recent Review: Read the latest review of The Great Nicobar Betrayal on Mongabay here.