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Is the Great Nicobar Development Project just another infrastructure project, or is it central to India's future in the Indo-Pacific?
In this episode of Nalanda Talkies, Dilip Mandal speaks with JNU historian Dr. Birendranath Prasad about the maritime history that makes Great Nicobar one of India's most strategically important locations. From the Srivijaya Empire and the Chola rulers to the Malacca Strait, ancient sea routes, and India's historic links with Southeast Asia, the discussion explains why presence in the eastern Indian Ocean has always mattered, and why it matters even more today.
The conversation also explores whether development and environmental conservation can go hand in hand, arguing that the Great Nicobar Development Project is not merely about infrastructure but about strengthening India's maritime security, trade, and long-term strategic interests. Watch this conversation to understand why history holds the key to India's maritime future
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