Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Andaman Lt. Governor Concerns on Land Scarcity
The Lt.
Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is worried because there isn't much farmland left.
They said only a tiny part of the islands is used for farming now.
This is causing problems for local farming, dairy, and other related businesses.
The government is also celebrating a success story: a local cooperative group's coconut oil from Nicobar Islands got a special label, which helps them sell their product.
Lt. Governor DK Joshi expressed concerns about agricultural land scarcity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Only 2.5% of the land area is currently agricultural land in the archipelago.
Land conversion is impacting agriculture, dairy, poultry, and animal husbandry sectors.
The Lt. Governor highlighted the success of the Tribal Development Cooperative Society (TDCS).
TDCS's Virgin Coconut Oil from Nicobar Islands received Geographical Indication (GI) tagging.
- Who
- Lt. Governor DK Joshi
- What
- Lt. Governor expressed concern over agricultural land scarcity.
- When
- July 1st
- Where
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Why
- To address the impact of land conversion on agriculture and related sectors.
Government Concern
No Opposing View
Impact of Land Conversion
Government Concern
Land conversion is impacting agricultural sectors.
No Opposing View
Land conversion is not impacting agricultural sectors.
- Event
- National Conference on International Year of Cooperatives-2025
- Location
- New Delhi
- Participants
- Lt. Governor DK Joshi, Amit Shah
- Issue
- Agricultural Land Scarcity
- Agricultural Land Percentage
- 2.5%
- Success Story
- TDCS's Virgin Coconut Oil GI Tag
