Development plan of Nicobar

The Iceland Andaman and Nicobar of Bay of Bengal is equal distance from mainland from Kolkata and Chenai. It is Union Territory, having three districts Andaman, Rangat and Nicobar. There is road between Port Blair and Diglipur connecting Andaman and Rangat. There are flight and shipping services between Kolkata, Chenai and Port Blair. Nicobar is connected by boat and helicopter services from Port Blair. The Indian citizens visiting Nicobar required permission.

As per local police verbal information, no crime record in 2004. The  2nos12 bore guns were taken for a public sector Bank from Kolkata for Banking security in 2004. 

The airport of Indian Air Force is used for Helicopter service.The frequency of communication by water ways and air may be twice in a week.

This area is sensative for ethnic and security issues.

As a part of PM Gati Shakti, a discussion was held on 6th June 2022 at Kolkata, Container Transhipment facility at Galathea Bay was discussed. Mr.A K Mehra, Deputy Chairman Haldia Port, Shyama Prosad Mookherjee Port introduce the discussion.