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Keep tourism activities in Lakshadweep within carrying capacity: NGT

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 19, 2026 directed Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) that all tourism related activities must be undertaken within the overall carrying capacity of the islands and with adequate environmental safeguards.

The Lakshadweep islands, including Bangaram is a tiny atoll island in Lakshadweep, having pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons, and rich marine life. Thus, it is ...