NEW DELHI: Ten islands from Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshdweep have been identified by the government for improving maritime economy, preserving the eco-system and addressing security concerns. <\/p>\n
The islands include Smith, Ross, Aves, Long and Little Andaman in Andaman and Nicobar and Minicoy, Bangaram, Suheli, Cherium and Tinnakara in Lakshadweep, a home ministry statement said. <\/p>\n
The decision was taken at the first meeting of the newly- constituted Islands Development Agency (IDA), chaired by Union home minister Rajnath Singh here today. <\/p>\n
The IDA was set up on June 1 this year following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting for the development of islands. <\/p>\n
During the meeting, the home minister presented the vision for developing India's maritime economy while preserving the natural eco-system and addressing the security concerns. <\/p>\n
He also emphasised on the need for sustainable development of islands with people's participation. <\/p>\n
The CEO of the NITI Aayog made a detailed presentation on the current status and the way forward for holistic development of identified islands, it said. <\/p>\n
Such an exercise is being taken up for the first time in the country, it added. <\/p>\n
The home minister said concept development plans and detailed master plans were being prepared for identified islands with principles of sustainability, people's participation, eco-system preservation and determination of carrying capacity as the guiding principles, according to the statement. <\/p>\n
During the meeting, the progress being made for the formulation of integrated master plans and other matters concerning the islands development were also reviewed. <\/p>\n
It was also decided that Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Administrator of Lakshadweep Islands will be included as members of IDA. <\/p>\n
Admiral D K Joshi, former Navy chief and vice chairman of IDA, suggested taking up suitable interventions for sustainable implementation of planned projects. <\/p>\n
Other members of the IDA, including cabinet secretary, home secretary, secretary (environment, forests and climate change), secretary (tourism) and secretary (tribal welfare), also participated in the meeting. <\/p>\n
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