The Great Nicobar Game Changer | Chakravyuh | EP 36

In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Admiral D.K. Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency and former Chief of Naval Staff, about the Great Nicobar Island Project. Joshi explains why the project is strategically vital for India, highlighting its location near key maritime choke points and its potential to strengthen India's position in the Indo-Pacific. He addresses criticism surrounding environmental concerns, tribal displacement and forest diversion, arguing that safeguards are in place and no indigenous communities will be displaced. The discussion also explores transshipment opportunities, tourism, scuba diving, maritime trade and India's long-term strategic vision for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/430D... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... You can also tune in here: Click here for the latest podcast: https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/ Like us on Facebook:   / indiatodaypodcasts   Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IndiaTodayPods Instagram:   / indiatodaypodcasts   #GreatNicobar #Chakravyuh #AdmiralDKJoshi #GauravSawant #AndamanAndNicobar #IndoPacific #MaritimeStrategy #IslandDevelopment #TransshipmentPort #NationalSecurity #BlueEconomy #MaritimeTrade #StrategicAffairs #Tourism #ScubaDiving #IndiaSecurity #Geopolitics #InfrastructureDevelopment #AndamanIslands #IndiaMaritimePower #IndiaTodayPodcasts Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! For more updates, subscribe our channel:    / @indiatoday   For LIVE updates, analysis, and expert opinions — only on India Today https://youtube.com/live/sYZtOFzM78M https://youtube.com/live/lNe8hisFwMM NewsToday with Rajdeep sardesai:    • NewsToday With Rajdeep Sardesai (2026)   India First with Gaurav Sawant:    • India First With Gaurav Sawant   To The Point with Preeti Choudhry:    • To The Point | Preeti Choudhry   NewsTrack with Marya Shakill:    • NewsTrack with Marya Shakil   WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday