Plans underway to give the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a massive makeover

Andaman and Nicobar Islands will soon get a makeover, thereby offering tourists more avenues to explore. The central government has decided to improve connectivity and infrastructure in a bid to promote tourism in this region, and upgrade these islands into a tourist hotspot like Mauritius and Maldives.

Some of the key projects that will be rolled out for all-round development of this region will include introducing tree houses, island-hopping facilities, beach shacks, camping facilities, developing mangrove interpretation centre, building turtle observatory centre. There will also be options to build premium island resorts, sunrise points, nature trails. Referring to this development, a Home Ministry official said that the said projects are expected to attract investment of more than INR 650 crore and also offer employment to locals.
Furthermore, efforts will be made to enhance green energy, infrastructure, and skills of local people to boost tourism.

As of now, five islands have been identified, whereas 12 islands will be added later; also 30 islands have already been exempted from the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to pave way for ‘Ease of Tourism’. Water sport guidelines and regulations have been simplified too so that the water-sport industry gets a boost. Bidding for seaplane operations at four locations has also been opened under the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Civil Aviation Ministry.

With all this and much more, it certainly is time to plan a vacation to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and explore the beauty of underwater life and spend some leisure time on its white sand beaches. With all the development projects going on in the Andamans, your vacation will surely be worth all your money.