Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says the Great Nicobar project will strengthen India’s economic growth and improve logistics and supply-chain independence. Rijiju describes the project as a major maritime and logistics hub positioned in the Indo-Pacific region, arguing it will support broader national development goals, including Viksit Bharat 2047. He also responds to criticism of the initiative, defending it against opposition and saying those opposing the project are against India’s growth. In the course of his remarks, Rijiju disputes claims he calls “fake news,” presenting the project as necessary for resilience and future economic progress. Across the reports, the central focus remains Rijiju’s assertion that the Great Nicobar initiative will expand India’s maritime and logistics footprint and contribute to development outcomes, while he counters dissenting narratives about the project.