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268% Y-o-Y increase in tourists in 2022-23, with ~3 lakh tourists in the year
4,071 of fish was exported/transported from the islands from Apr-Dec 2024
131.73 Mn Tonnes of coconut and coir were cultivated across 17,903.8 hectares, making it the predominant crop as of 2021-22.
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
Tropical Climate
Andaman & Nicobar has a tropical climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year, ranging between 23 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius.
Demographic Advantage
The A&N has a population of around 381,000, with 37.5% of the population being urban, and has 876 females per thousand males.
Healthcare
As of 2022-23, 1 Ayush Hospital, the 4 Community Health Centers, 129 Health & Wellness Centers, and 24 Sub-Centers, which are equipped with laboratories, X-ray machines, and blood transfusion machines.
Educational Facilities
The literacy rate has been 86.63% with a total of 443 institutions imparting school education to ~77,000 students and the presence of 16 higher education institutions offering courses in polytechnics, ocean studies and marine biology, coastal disaster management, etc.
Technology & Advancement
Partnered with BookingJini, a hospitality-focused SaaS platform, emphasizing the importance of digital technology in enhancing tourism facilities in the UT and managing tourist traffic through the use of digital-centric solutions.
Infrastructure
Apart from the international airport, three additional airports are being developed in Shibpur, Car Nicobar, and Campbell. Additionally, four water aerodromes are under development in Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep, and Port Blair.
Sustainability
To encourage organic cultivation in the UT, a 50% cost subsidy and a 100% transport subsidy for the purchase of organic/biofertilizers were also introduced. The UT has an installed renewable capacity of 35.16 MW as of October 2024.
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
