Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair 09 July, 2015.

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

LG releases Travel Guide Andaman Chronicle’s ‘The Islands’

 

Reiterates need for maintaining balance & harmony between four centers of gravity to take isle on the path of development

 

 

 

         Port Blair, July 09: The Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. A K Singh (Retd.) has reiterated the need for maintaining balance and harmony between the four centres of gravity in the Islands while taking the Islands forward on the path of development. The first centre of gravity is the strategic importance of the Islands, the second is the people, the third the indigenous tribes and the fourth the ecology of the Islands, the Lt. Governor said at a function held at Raj Niwas for the release of a travel guide, Andaman Chronicle’s ‘The Islands’. The function also marked the successful completion of his two years in office as the Lt. Governor of the Islands. Many of those present on the occasion congratulated the Lt. Governor for this.

 

         Releasing the book ‘The Islands’ the Lt. Governor complimented Shri Denis Giles and Ms. Kavita Choudhary Jha, the author and co-author of the book and said that the Travel Guide, which is a comprehensive guide, will surely help islanders as well as tourists know more about the Islands and their exotic beauty. The book has the quality and covers all aspects of the Islands.

 

         Shri Denis Giles and Ms. Kavita Choudhary, gave a brief account of their motivation to compile the booklet and the long journey in completion of the travel guide book. While Shri Giles stated that it was a labour of love of an Editor, Ms. Kavita Choudhary Jha elaborated on her emotional link with the Islands since the tsunami devastation. They also congratulated the Lt. Governor on his two years completion in office and expressed gratitude to him and the Administration for the support in bringing out the book.

 

         Shri Girish Arora, President ACCI while expressing his happiness on the comprehensive nature of the book for the benefit of tourists, complimented the authors. He reiterated support of the Andaman Chamber for all such initiatives.         

 

         The function was attended by the Chief Secretary and senior officers of the Administration, representatives of the Andaman Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Industry, Nancowry Tribal Council as well as prominent civil society members. Ms Rubina Siddique compered the whole show.

 

         Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor outlined his vision for the future development of the lslands. While we move forward in the path of development, there has to be a balance and harmony between development and the environment, he said. It is imperative that we recognize the significance of the four centres of gravity as far as these islands are concerned. In his speech, he further elaborated the various steps taken by the Administration for the welfare of the people, notably in the field of Education, Healthcare and Tourism.  On the health sector, the setting up of the Medical College will change the health care scenario in these Islands. A large number of specialists will now be available for the benefit of the Islanders. Further, 85 local students will be admitted into the MBBS course of this Medical College each year and thus in the coming years, we will see a large number of doctors from among the youth of these Islands.

        

         On this occasion he appealed to all Islanders, including representatives of political parties, PRIs the Chamber of Commerce and prominent members of the civil society to come together and work for the future development of these Islands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 

 

Press Release

 

         To cater to the needs of increased inflow of tourists and to facilitate private investment in Tourism, the Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from International/National Legal Entities including Joint Ventures, Consortia etc for operating 100-300 pax tourist cruise vessels in A&N Islands. The vessels can operate inter-island and also to mainland and South East Asia etc.

 

         Presently there are a few boats plying between different Islands which are insufficient to match the increasing demand. There are no luxury cruise liners at present.  The cruise vessels can operate to locations with immense tourism potential like Diglipur, Hutbay, Campbell Bay, Havelock, Neil Island, etc.

 

         Support from A & N Administration:-

         The Administration shall assist the private operators in obtaining necessary clearances apart from port support like water and electricity etc.

 

         For any queries may contact:

         Director (Tourism), Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair-744101 Ph.no:03192-230933, Email id: andaman_tourism@rediffmail.com

 

         Submission of EOI:

          Interested parties need to submit a brief profile of the organization/ consortia members, audited financial statements for the last three financial years, certificates and evidence of relevant experience along with a detailed proposal for operation of cruise vessels at the following address on or before 31^st July 2015 by 03:00.p.m.

 

Director

Directorate of Tourism

A&N Administration

Port Blair- 744101