The Huddle to look at Aravallis, Nicobar, and India’s development debate
A panel discussion at The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru will address the ongoing debate between development and environmental concerns in India. The session will feature prominent speakers discussing the Aravalli range and Great Nicobar Island, highlighting the tension between infrastructure projects and ecological preservation. The conversation aims to explore the role of citizen activism and the challenges of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
- ▪The Hindu Huddle will take place on June 6 in Bengaluru.
- ▪The panel will include Jairam Ramesh and Dr. Krithi Karanth, moderated by Gargi Rawat.
- ▪The discussion will focus on the Aravalli range and Great Nicobar Island, examining their environmental challenges.
- ▪The Supreme Court's ruling in 2025 froze new mining leases in the Aravallis to protect the ecosystem.
- ▪The Great Nicobar project has raised concerns about its ecological impact despite its strategic importance.
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One of the most defining policy debates of our time is that of development versus environment. With India pursuing various infrastructure and economic goals, there is worry that environmental concerns may not be receiving the attention they deserve.These issues will be explored in a panel discussion at The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru on June 6. The session will feature Jairam Ramesh, former Union Environment Minister and Congress MP, and Dr. Krithi Karanth, conservation biologist and CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies. The discussion will be moderated by Gargi Rawat, Consulting Editor, NDTV. Telangana CM to share views on governance and welfare delivery at The Hindu HuddleThe conversation will focus on two contrasting landscapes: the Aravalli range and Great Nicobar Island.
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