From pankajs@VSNL.COM Sun Jul  4 14:38:31 2004
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 17:36:35 +0530
From: Pankaj Sekhsaria 
To: nathistory-india@Princeton.EDU
Subject: Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Vision


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Apologies for Cross Posting
 
Dear Friends,
Here is a document from the Andaman & Nicobar Admin Website with their
vision for tourism in the islands.
This was downloaded and sent to me from the Bangalore Based EQUATIONS.
pankaj

http://www.and.nic.in/policy.pdf

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ADMINISTRATION

Tourism Vision
***
Background
The limited scope for Industrial activity in the Islands coupled with the
decline in the wood based industry pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment
dated 7.5.2002 has led to tourism being identified as a thrust sector for
economic development, revenue and employment generation in the islands.
Keeping in view the fragile ecology and limited carrying capacity of the
islands, the objective of A & N Administration is to strike for
sustainable
tourism.

The objectives
 To address the growing unemployment problem by placing thrust on
promotion
of tourism
 Total revenue generation being Rs.84 crores only (2001-2002) the
future
has to be planned with the objective of higher revenue generation.
 Promoting concepts of eco-tourism.
 To encourage private sector in tourism .
 To harmonise ecology & tourism for the benefit of the people of
the
islands.

VISION STATEMENT
To develop Andaman and Nicobar Islands as an up market island destination
for eco-tourists through environmentally sustainable development of
infrastructure without disturbing the natural eco-system with the
objective
of generating revenue creating more employment opportunities and
synergise
socio-economic development of the islands.

Vision targets
 Increase the earning from tourism sector
 Achieve the goal of high value low volume eco-tourist inflow.
 Create employment opportunities for at least 1000 persons every
year.
 Improve the status/quality of exiting hotels, tour operators and
restaurants to the standards set by Govt. of India and UT Administration.
 Discourage un-approved tourism business etc.
 To create awareness and tourism consciousness among the
islanders,
specially stakeholders .
 Creation of adequate infrastureture in close co-ordination with
concerned
departments to ensure that tourism is sustained by an excellent
foundation.
 Preserve the heritage and cultural traits of the islands and
enable the
development of rural societies.
 Sustainable development of different island destinations.
 Preserve the natural eco-system as a treasure.

Tourism Policy
The policies and guidelines of Government of India form the basis to
promote
tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Administration is focusing on the following issues: -
 Promotion of high value low volume eco-friendly and
environmentally
sustainable tourism.
 Undertaking tourism activities, which are not harmful to the
eco-system.
 To implement the master plan proposed by UNDP/WTO report for
sustainable
development of tourism in Andamans.
 Playing the role of a facilitator and encouraging private sector
investment in development of tourism infrastructure.
 Gradual privatization of management of existing tourism
infrastructure.
 Development of new tourism activities/products.
 Marketing A & N Islands as tourist destination at national and
international level.

Action Plan
Priorities for 2003-2007
 Implementation of UNDP/WTO recommendations.
 Facilitate landing of international flights at Port Blair.
 Attract private investment for development of high quality
eco-tourist
resorts and water sports/scuba dive centres/game fishing centres.
 Obtain relaxation in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and
environmental
guidelines.
 Obtain environmental clearance for projects on forest land.
 Easen Restricted Area Permit (RAP) rules or facilitate long term
RAP for
foreign investors.
 Open more islands for tourism.
 Sound and Light show at Viper Island.
 Utilization of Exhibition complex for other promotional fairs
and events.
 Assume the role of facilitator and lease out the built up
infrastructure
of the Directorate for professional management by private sector.
 More thrust to marketing – by starting proper
advertisement campaign with
the help of empanelled professional advertising agencies.
 Participate in more international exhibition/buyer seller meet.
 Organise more travel marts in the Andamans with wider &
sponsored
participation.
 Define the tourism policy of the islands and give wide publicity
to the
same.
 Formulate Tourist Trade Regulation for the islands and introduce
registration system for all tourism related activities.
 Create a data bank of tourism related activities.
 Introduce high quality inter islands tourist cruise vessels
(initially in
Government sector).
 Opening of more Sanctuaries/ National Park for promoting
eco-tourism or
nature tourism .
 Training for hospitality staff in Government as well as private
sector.
 Awareness programme for islanders.
 Promote eco-friendly practices in tourism sector.
 Initial steps for introduction of tourism in Nicobar group of
islands.
 Planned development of capital area. Study for integrated
development of
Havelock and Neil Islands.
 Incentives for introducing water harvesting, solid/liquid waste
management
systems, captive power generation, recycling waste water and adopting
eco-friendly practices.
 Incentives for using non-conventional energy sources.
 Introduce eco-friendly practices and awards.
 Promoting environment friendly building guidelines.
 Popularize Monsoon Tourism.
 Make Island Tourism Festival more attractive by diversifying
programmes.
 Promote face lift to Port Blair by adding greenery (continuing
programme)
 Periodical market research by professional agencies to identify
the target
group/market. (continuing programme)
 Development of way side amenities.
 Attract private airlines and charter flights specially from
S.E.Asia.
 Get one golf course-cum-resort developed in private sector at
Port Blair.
 Develop infrastructure for tourism in Nicobar group with the
help of
Tribal Council/Society.
 Floating Cottages on creeks at Mayabunder area, Elphinston
Harbour
(Rangat) area.
 Get at least 3 high quality resorts developed in private sector
(North
Passage Island, Long Island & Smith Island).

Priorities for 2008-2012
 Get one convention centre developed in private sector.
 Develop state of the art Marina with facilities for yachts at
Port Blair.
 Develop facilities for a terminal for cruise liners at Port
Blair.
 More focused, marketing aimed at target groups.
 Carry out study by highly professional agencies, preferably by
UNDP as a
continuation to their earlier study to assess the status of tourism
sector
and to evolve strategies for future.
 Integrated Development of Little Andaman Island.
 Dedicated medium range cruise vessel for plying in Andaman and
Nicobar
Islands.
 Terminals for cruise liners/yachts at all popular islands from
Diglipur to
Campbell Bay.
 Wave surfing facilities at Butler Bay.
 Construction of eco-friendly semi-permanent jetties at popular
destinations
 Undertake separate (island specific) studies for integrated
development of
different island destinations.
 Development of tourism infrastructure in Baratang Island.
 Water sports complex at Havelock.
 Full fledged tourist facilitation centre for booking of
accommodation,
inter islands tickets at Port Blair.
 Multiplex and facilities for evening recreation at Port Blair.
 Declaring no-plastic zones.
 Professionalising the entire functions of Directorate of Tourism
(Continuing programme).
 Introduction of Health Resorts.
 Popularize Andamans as a destination for business
meetings/conference etc.
 Introduce insurance cover to tourists.
 Deploy lifeguards at all beaches.
 Introduction of helitourism.
 Establish unit of Institute of Hotel Management and Catering
Technology
(Ministry of Tourism) in Andamans.

Priorities for 2013-2017
 Integrated Development of Nicobar group of islands.
 Glass bottom submarine in Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
 Dolphinarium at Chidyatapu.
 Cable car
 State of the art adventure water sports complex at Port Blair.
 Integrated development of Rutland Island.
 Multi entry/exit points instead of one (Port Blair) at various
places.
 Water theme park at Gandhi Park.

Priorities for 2018-2022
 Integrated Development of Campbell Bay
 Sea World (under sea aquarium) at Chidyatapu.
 Water sports complex at Mayabunder.
 Water sports complex at Diglipur.

Priorities for 2023-2027
 Periodical studies by professional agencies to assess the
performance of
the tourism sector to find the strengths and weaknesses and to evolve
strategies for future. (continuing programme)
 Airstrips at Havelock, Long Island, Diglipur and Little Andaman.
 Inter island sea plane services.







 
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