The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Limited to ensure all tourism related activities shall be undertaken within the overall carrying capacity of the islands and with adequate environmental safeguards. Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters. (Unsplash) It has also said that the tent city project — a tourism project with prefabricated structures at three locations –Bangaram Island; north and south of Thinnakara Island should be strictly restricted in accordance with the carrying capacity of the respective islands. The tribunal ordered that the Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee (LPCC) shall conduct a comprehensive inspection and submit a detailed compliance report covering each of the conditions prescribed in the ‘Consent to Establish’ granted to the project on August 6, 2024 as well as ‘Consent to Operate’ dated January 17, 2025, and file the compliance report within a period of eight weeks. NGT’s southern bench further directed that District Collector, Kavaratti; Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee (LPCC); Department of Forest & Environment, Lakshadweep; and the Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation …