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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands were closest to the epicentre of the December 26 earthquake. They bore the brunt of the quake and also the tsunamis that followed.
It took a couple of days for the rest of India to even realize the extent of the devastation in these remote islands. Their distance from the mainland, lack of political clout and immense strategic importance to the military in terms of their location have resulted in a low-profile for the islands.
It has taken a crisis for Indians to engage in the task of locating these islands and getting to know them and their people.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory, administered directly by the central government. It comprises 556 islands of which only 63 are inhabited. The total population is about 450,000 and is overwhelmingly tribal.
Most of the islands are nothing but lush green jungles with exotic variety of herbs, plants, trees, animals, birds, wild flowers (including 110 types of wild orchids) surrounded by sea-green waters, which is home to 179 types of corals, sea turtles, 1200 species of fish, 1000 species of marine life, in addition to dolphins and whales.
It comprises two districts (Andaman and Nicobar) and a Lt Governor heads the administration. Besides its annual budget, the islands get more than Rs 1,000 crore meant to be used exclusively for the welfare of tribals.
The islands have one representative in Parliament, one municipal council and one zila parishad. The capital, Port Blair, is in Andaman district.
The Nicobar group of islands lies of the south of the archipelago and was closer to the epicentre of the quake. Its district headquarters is Car Nicobar.
In Nicobar district, out of 28 islands, 13 are inhabited. Many people from West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have settled on these islands. Non-tribals or non-Nicobaris need permission to do so. The total population is around 50-70,000, including illegal migrants who have set up petty businesses. The district consists of disjointed islands. The normal mode of transport for the common man is ships.
Passenger ships from Port Blair are available to reach different islands of Nicobar district. It takes 12-14 hours or more to reach any point in Nicobar and there is no daily service. The Shipping Corporation of India operates these ships though the services have been disrupted. Daily air services connect Port Blair to Chennai and Kolkata. Passenger ships too sail from these places, and Visakapatnam, for Port Blair.
Foreign nationals can stay in Andaman for 30 days with a special permit; all applicable rules are strictly implemented. They can't visit the Nicobar group of islands, which is a restricted area where one is not allowed to visit, settle or do business of any kind without special permission.
Photography of tribals is prohibited. Use of plastic bag is not allowed. Even Indians need a permit to visit Nicobar, which is given only in exceptional cases.
Important telephone numbers: (STD code– 03192)
Lt Governor (Ram Kapase) - 03192-233333
Chief Secretary (V V Bhat) – 03192-233110
Deputy Commissioner (Gyanesh Bhandari) – 03192-233089
Development Commissioner (Anshu Prakash) - 03192-234880
It took a couple of days for the rest of India to even realize the extent of the devastation in these remote islands. Their distance from the mainland, lack of political clout and immense strategic importance to the military in terms of their location have resulted in a low-profile for the islands.
It has taken a crisis for Indians to engage in the task of locating these islands and getting to know them and their people.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory, administered directly by the central government. It comprises 556 islands of which only 63 are inhabited. The total population is about 450,000 and is overwhelmingly tribal.
Most of the islands are nothing but lush green jungles with exotic variety of herbs, plants, trees, animals, birds, wild flowers (including 110 types of wild orchids) surrounded by sea-green waters, which is home to 179 types of corals, sea turtles, 1200 species of fish, 1000 species of marine life, in addition to dolphins and whales.
It comprises two districts (Andaman and Nicobar) and a Lt Governor heads the administration. Besides its annual budget, the islands get more than Rs 1,000 crore meant to be used exclusively for the welfare of tribals.
The islands have one representative in Parliament, one municipal council and one zila parishad. The capital, Port Blair, is in Andaman district.
The Nicobar group of islands lies of the south of the archipelago and was closer to the epicentre of the quake. Its district headquarters is Car Nicobar.
In Nicobar district, out of 28 islands, 13 are inhabited. Many people from West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have settled on these islands. Non-tribals or non-Nicobaris need permission to do so. The total population is around 50-70,000, including illegal migrants who have set up petty businesses. The district consists of disjointed islands. The normal mode of transport for the common man is ships.
Passenger ships from Port Blair are available to reach different islands of Nicobar district. It takes 12-14 hours or more to reach any point in Nicobar and there is no daily service. The Shipping Corporation of India operates these ships though the services have been disrupted. Daily air services connect Port Blair to Chennai and Kolkata. Passenger ships too sail from these places, and Visakapatnam, for Port Blair.
Foreign nationals can stay in Andaman for 30 days with a special permit; all applicable rules are strictly implemented. They can't visit the Nicobar group of islands, which is a restricted area where one is not allowed to visit, settle or do business of any kind without special permission.
Photography of tribals is prohibited. Use of plastic bag is not allowed. Even Indians need a permit to visit Nicobar, which is given only in exceptional cases.
Important telephone numbers: (STD code– 03192)
Lt Governor (Ram Kapase) - 03192-233333
Chief Secretary (V V Bhat) – 03192-233110
Deputy Commissioner (Gyanesh Bhandari) – 03192-233089
Development Commissioner (Anshu Prakash) - 03192-234880
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