EnvironmentThursday, 25 June 2026·The Hindu - Environment
PAC seeks Home Ministry report on Great Nicobar Project amid ecology and tree-felling concerns
In June 2026, the PAC asked the Home Ministry for a report on the Great Nicobar Project while the CAG report on ANIIMS flagged funding and equipment gaps.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, chaired by K.C. Venugopal, sought a report from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the Great Nicobar Project, while discussing the CAG report on ANIIMS in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Key specifics
- The PAC meeting was chaired by K.C. Venugopal.
- About 1.5 crore trees were said to be slated for felling for the Great Nicobar Project.
- INS Baaz was cited as not receiving additional land for expansion.
- The CAG report flagged over 40% shortfall in prescribed medical equipment at ANIIMS.
- Only 5 functioning operation theatres were reported, along with delays in civil construction.
Exam lens
Question type: Parliamentary committee and environment, PAC, CAG, 1.5 crore trees, ANIIMS, INS Baaz. TNPSC may ask which committee sought the report and what major ecological concern was flagged.