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Bitra Island Row: Legal, Livelihood Alarm

Bitra Island Acquisition Sparks Legal, Livelihood Concerns Why in the News ? The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra island for defence and strategic use, triggering strong opposition from residents. Locals, who depend on fishing and coconut farming, fear displacement, and have decided to challenge the move legally citing livelihood and ecological threats. The island, …