Beach Tourism Policy 2025

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has introduced the Beach Tourism Policy 2025, aiming to promote sustainable and well-managed tourism across the islands' beaches. The policy emphasizes ecological preservation, community involvement, and responsible tourism practices to ensure the long-term health of the coastal environment. Stakeholder engagement and adaptive management are key components of this initiative.

Link : https://www.andamantourism.gov.in/admin-pannel/whatsnew/1-228-Draft%20Beach%20Tourism%20Policy%20.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Spice Cultivation Revival Project

In an effort to boost local agriculture and reduce import dependency, the administration has launched a project to revive historic spice cultivation. This initiative involves planting 125,000 saplings of cinnamon, clove, black pepper, and nutmeg in government nurseries and integrating their cultivation with existing coconut plantations. Farmer training programs are also part of the project to enhance local production.

Link : https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=51359&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Great Nicobar Mega Project

The government has approved a $9 billion development project on Great Nicobar Island, which includes the construction of an international airport, transshipment port, power plant, and industrial zone. While the project aims to transform the island into a major economic hub, it has faced criticism for potential ecological degradation and displacement of indigenous communities, particularly the Shompen tribe. Concerns have been raised about the project's impact on the environment and the rights of local populations.

Link : https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/07/india-port-airport-power-plant-military-project-great-nicobar-island-death-sentence-shompen-indigenous-people-warning?utm_source=chatgpt.com

GST Changes Implementation

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have implemented changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, effective from September 22, 2025. These adjustments aim to streamline tax processes and align the region's taxation system with broader national reforms. The changes are expected to enhance compliance and ease of doing business in the islands.

Link : https://www.facebook.com/groups/andamanchronicle/posts/25223446993913533/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Labor Law Reforms

The administration has introduced amendments to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Factories Rules, 2025, extending the validity of factory licenses to five years. These reforms are part of broader labor law updates to improve industrial compliance and operational efficiency in the region. The changes aim to simplify regulatory processes and support the growth of local industries.

Link : https://labour.and.nic.in/webPages/pdf/ANIFactoriesAmendmentRules2025.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Andaman & Nicobar Administration

Link : https://andamannicobar.gov.in/

UT Official Portal (Departments)

Link : https://andaman.gov.in/department

National Informatics Centre (A&N Islands Unit)

Link : https://andaman.nic.in/

Directorate of Tourism

Link : https://www.andamantourism.gov.in/

South Andaman District Administration

Link : https://southandaman.nic.in/

North & Middle Andaman District Administration

Link : https://northmiddleandaman.nic.in/

Nicobar District Administration

Link : https://nicobars.and.nic.in/

Department of Agriculture

Link : https://agri.and.nic.in/

Andaman Public Works Department (APWD)

Link : https://apwd.and.nic.in/

Department of Fisheries

Link : https://fisheries.and.nic.in/

Department of Education

Link : https://education.and.nic.in/

Department of Environment & Forests

Link : https://forest.and.nic.in/

Department of Health Services

Link : https://dhs.andaman.gov.in/

Directorate of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

Link : https://dcsc.and.nic.in/

Department of Transport

Link : https://transport.and.nic.in/

Department of Electricity

Link : https://electricity.and.nic.in/

Department of Information Technology

Link : https://dit.and.nic.in/

Department of Industries

Link : https://industry.and.nic.in/

Department of Labour, Employment & Training

Link : https://labour.and.nic.in/

Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services

Link : https://ahvs.and.nic.in/

Department of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj

Link : https://rd.and.nic.in/

Department of Planning & Statistics

Link : https://plan.and.nic.in/

Directorate of Disaster Management

Link : https://ddm.and.nic.in/

Department of Civil Aviation

Link : https://civilaviation.and.nic.in/

Department of Social Welfare

Link : https://socialwelfare.and.nic.in/

Department of Science & Technology

Link : https://dst.and.nic.in/

Department of Shipping Services

Link : https://www.andss.and.nic.in/

Police Department (A&N Police)

Link : https://police.andaman.gov.in/

District Port Management Board (Port Management)

Link : https://dpmb.and.nic.in/

Department of Art & Culture

Link : https://artandculture.and.nic.in/

Department of Environment & Forests (Wildlife)

Link : https://wildlife.and.nic.in/

Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI)

Link : https://acci.in/

MyGov Andaman (Citizen Participation Portal)

Link : https://andaman.mygov.in/

Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC)

Link : https://pbmc.gov.in/

Andaman Labour Card Portal

Link : https://labourcard.and.nic.in/

Andaman Police eServices

Link : https://eservices.andaman.gov.in/