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Islands Development Agency
July 26 , 2017
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• It is the newly constituted agency for preparation of plans for holistic development of identified islands.
• Recently, the agency’s first meeting was convened and headed by Union Home Minister.
• 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.
• The islands include Smith, Ross, Aves, Long and Little Andaman in Andaman and Nicobar and Minicoy, Bangaram, Suheli, Cherium and Tinnakara in Lakshadweep.
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