Concerns over displacement in the Great Nicobar infrastructure project echoed in Parliament as MP Bishnu Pada Ray raised the issue in Lok Sabha. He urged the government to ensure fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, including ₹1.5 crore per hectare, compensation for fruit-bearing trees, and a land-for-land rehabilitation policy. Highlighting the dependence of local communities on horticulture, he stressed that monetary compensation alone is not enough. The issue underscores the challenge of balancing development with environmental concerns and the rights of affected families.
