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The archipelago of Andaman & Nicobar, India’s blue jewel, is located in the
Bay of Bengal. The Union Territory is popular for its coral reefs, beaches
and marine life. The length of National Highways has increased from 330.70
km in 2014 to 422 km in 2018. 6 new NH have been added. Rs. 10,000 Cr
investments have been planned towards development of roads, waterways
and ports. Projects spanning 87 km length worth Rs. 860 Cr have been
awarded in 2017-18. Work has been awarded on 26 km length worth Rs. 170
Cr in Beodnabad- Ferrargunj section and on 56 km length worth Rs. 410 Cr
between Austin Creek and Kalra on NH 4.
The Humphrey Strait Creek bridge worth Rs.278 Cr and the Middle Strait
Creek bridge worth Rs. 263 Cr are already awarded. Due to heavy rainfall, 139
km of NH 4 was in a dilapidated state. Upgradation work has been awarded
in 3 packages, worth a total of Rs. 1,112 Cr. Projects worth Rs.417 Cr spanning
55 km will be awarded in a month. DPR is being prepared for a bridge worth
Rs. 2,000 Cr to connect Chatham island and Bambooflat island. A total of
Rs. 2,000 Cr are being invested to build waterways, acquire new ships, and
give a massive boost to water transportation by the Ministry of Waterways
and Shipping.
Soon Andaman & Nicobar islands will be accessible on all weather roads,
bridges and waterways. The projects will catalyse the growth of industry,
tourism and trade in the region, adding socio-economic benefits for the
people.
ANDAMAN &
NICOBAR ISLANDS