Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Diary Development and Information & Broadcasting L
Murugan said the government has made over Rs 10,000 crore in planned investments in the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the past eight years.
Speaking at a press conference in this location, Murugan stated that the proposed mega
infrastructure project on the Great Nicobar Island includes a transshipment centre, a greenfield
international airport, a township, and a diesel/solar power plant.
“In the last eight years, our government has invested more than Rs 30,000 crore for the
development of the islands, and as you all know investments worth Rs 10,000 crore are in the
pipeline. This will not only generate a lot of employment opportunities for the local youths, but will
also boost the economy of this place,” he said.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are committed to the development of
Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” said Murugan, the MoS for Information & Broadcasting.
