Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Andaman and Nicobar: Balancing Tourism Growth and Ecological Preservation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are getting more tourists, and the government is trying to make sure this doesn't harm the environment.
They're opening new islands for visitors but carefully, and also promoting unique activities like watching birds and stars.
Andaman and Nicobar administration studying ecological impact of rising tourist inflow
Union territory witnessed significant jump in domestic tourism post-COVID
New islands opened for tourism in a graded manner
Focus on niche segments like birdwatching and astro-tourism to diversify experiences
Astro-tourism policy launched to promote stargazing activities
- Who
- Andaman and Nicobar administration, tourists
- What
- Studying ecological impact, opening new islands, promoting niche tourism
- When
- Currently, with a significant increase in tourists post-COVID
- Where
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Why
- To preserve the ecosystem while allowing more islands to be opened for tourism
Environmental Conservation
Tourism Growth
Ecological Impact
Environmental Conservation
Rising tourist inflow may harm the ecosystem
Tourism Growth
Graded opening of islands and limited access by flights mitigate this risk
- Total population
- 4 lakh
- Tourists in 2021
- 7.2 lakh
- Tourists by September 2022
- 6 lakh
- Number of islands opened recently
- 21
- Carrying capacity of Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Islands
- 200 people