THE GREAT NICOBAR BETRAYAL

A compilation of 13 in-depth pieces by scientists, environmentalists, and anthropologists on Great Nicobar, the southernmost island in the Andaman and Nicobar group. The book studies the tiny island in the context of the mega Rs.72,000 crore project approved by the Central government to understand what impact the plan is likely to have on the fragile island, its flora, fauna, and indigenous population. Brilliantly curated and introduced by Pankaj Sekhsaria, one of the best-known chroniclers of these islands, the slim and informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in this archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. At Rs. 499/ only.