NEW DELHI: Govt will go ahead with the Galathea Bay port project in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and work is expected to start in 2028, Union shipping and port minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Tuesday. This comes amid increased criticism of the project by Congress.Sonowal said he has spoken to island dwellers. They are keen on the success of the project, he said, adding that environment and ecological concerns were addressed while preparing the project. The project has been approved by PPPAC, the apex panel for appraisal of projects on Public Private Partnership.Govt has proposed the development of Rs 48,862 crore International Container Transshipment Port on Great Nicobar Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project earlier ran into environmental concerns with perceived threats to Leatherback turtle breeding zones and Coral reefs.Sonowal said, “Issues raised by all environmentalists have been adequately and factually addressed. We will ensure no ecological loss.”