- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
The island's blue economy such as fisheries, aquaculture and seaweed farming will accelerate in line with the growth of modern infrastructure in A&N.
In March 2021, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that it is vetting 41 proposals of projects from various sectors including road construction, hospitality and industries in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
In January 2021, state owned power producer NTPC announced that if will deploy 14 electric buses and will also set up public charging infrastructure in the islands. Introduction of electric buses will help cut down tailpipe emissions.
The islands have been recognised as an eco-friendly tourist destination.
Development of a deep internal port draught and proposal to build a trans-shipment port in Great Nicobar at an estimated cost of approximately US$ 1.36 billion
Union Territory
7th Position
In Time Magazine's world's best beaches list
240,000 tonnes
of annual exploitable marine fish stock.
515,000
recorded foreign and domestic tourist visits during 2019
2,400
MSME units and 7 industrial estates in the UT
1,962 km
of coastline provides huge opportunities for investments
86%
of A&N being under tropical rainforests, supports wood-based industries
Single Window Clearance Portal - Andaman & Nicobar Administration
+91 3192-232601
Established under the “Ease of Doing Business” project undertaken by the GoI to facilitate a “Business Friendly Environment”.
Directorate of Industries - Andaman & Nicobar Administration
+91 3192-232398
The Directorate of Industries is the nodal department of A&N administration for promotion of industries.
Andaman & Nicobar Tourism
+91 3192-232694
Responsible for development, promotion and facilitation of tourism in A&N Islands, known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO)
+91 3192-236086
ANIIDCO's main objective is to develop and commercially exploit the natural resources for the balanced and environment friendly development of the territory.
Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
+91 3192 232906
