Campbell Bay, June 30: The public hearing for the Draft Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report of the proposed Green Field International Airport in Great Nicobar was conducted on June 28, 2024, at two locations i.e. Gandhinagar Community Hall and Primary School Shastri Nagar. The event garnered significant attendance and participation from key stakeholders.

The meeting was graced by esteemed members of the local committee of Campbell Bay, including Shri E.S. Rajesh, Pramukh, Shri Prahlad Singh, Pradhan (Laxminagar) additionally Shri Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant (ANIIDCO), Shri D.M Prabhakar Rao, Tehsildar of Campbell Bay, representatives from SIA Survey Agency Probe Research & Social Development from Delhi, and Field Officer, Shri Laxmidhar Dubey were all present at the public hearing.

The program commenced with welcome address by Shri A.K. Biswas, Probation Officer (JH), who provided an overview of the upcoming project, emphasizing its significance for the region's development and growth.

The meeting was steered under the guidance of Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), and Shri Abhishek Gulia, Assistant Commissioner (Campbell Bay). Their guidance ensured a structured and productive discussion among the attendees, fostering a platform for open dialogue and valuable insights regarding the proposed Green Field International Airport project.

Stakeholders from Campbell Bay including Shri Murat Singh, Shri Parsuram Singh, and Shri Ajaib Singh, actively participated in the public hearing, sharing their valuable suggestions and expressing their support and enthusiasm for the upcoming airport project. Their input and endorsement underscored the potential positive impact, the airport can have on the local community, highlighting the shared commitment to the region's growth and prosperity.