Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ biodiversity vital for environmental, economic security: Jitendra Singh

January 19, 2026 1:05 PM

Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ biodiversity vital for environmental, economic security: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said on Monday that the biodiversity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is critical to India’s environmental sustainability and economic security, describing the archipelago as a “living laboratory of biodiversity”. Singh made the remarks during a visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India, where he underscored the strategic importance of island ecosystems for clima...

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to emerge as hub of India’s Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh

January 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to emerge as hub of India’s Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being developed as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with a focus on harnessing marine resources to drive economic growth, employment and environmental sustainability. The Minister made the remarks during his visit to the Atal Centre for Ocean Science and Technology for Islands (ACOSTI) in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), where he...