Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: The North & Middle Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NMACCI) President A.F.J. Rajan met the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with its members Mr Manoj Kumar Shukla (Vice President Rangat Zone), Mr Biju Gurudasan (Vice President Baratang Zone), Terence D’Cruz (Legal Advisor), E Vinay Rao (Executive Member Operation Rangat) and submitted a series of development proposals aimed at strengthening trade, tourism, transport connectivity, environmental conservation and livelihood opportunities across North and Middle Andaman.
The Chamber emphasised the need for sustainable and planned development that utilises the region’s natural resources responsibly while generating employment and supporting local businesses, fishermen, farmers, transport operators and tourism stakeholders.
The key proposals presented by the Chamber include:
Expansion of Mayabunder Harbour Facilities
Development of Trekking Trails and off roading
Reopening of Non-Operational Quarries
Turtle Conservation and Educational Park at Kalipur
Making Ross & Smith Islands a Plastic-Free Tourism Zone
Simplification of Tourism and Forest Permits
Dedicated Passenger Ship Services
Coastal Road Connectivity Between Lamiya Bay and Ramnagar
The Chamber stated that these proposals, if found feasible and implemented with due regard to environmental and legal requirements, could significantly improve regional connectivity, reduce business costs, promote responsible tourism and create new employment opportunities for local communities.