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Andaman & Nicobar: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Lieutenant Governor: Dinesh Sharma · Capital: Port Blair · Updated October 2026

Andaman & Nicobar is a union territory in Islands — Union Territory, with its capital at Port Blair. It elects 1 member to the Lok Sabha. The current Lieutenant Governor is Dinesh Sharma. Nagarik tracks 3 Andaman & Nicobar government schemes and projects, including Chennai–Andaman Submarine Optical Fibre Cable, Port Blair Smart City and Great Nicobar Holistic Development Programme.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM
Dinesh Sharma (LG)
Central Govt
Projects tracked
3
2 ongoing 1 completed 0 proposed
Municipal focus
Port Blair Port Blair Municipal Council
2 ongoing 0 completed
View these projects in the Municipalities tab →
Lok Sabha
1seats
Assembly
0seats
SDG score
66/100Performer
GSDP / capita
₹195KMoSPI approx.
Literacy
86.3%Census 2011
DPIIT BRAP
Not listednot listed

Recent updates

Chief Minister

Lt. Governor
Dinesh Sharma (LG)
Central Govt Since Sep 2026

Projects & Initiatives 2 ongoing · 1 completed

Great Nicobar Holistic Development Programme
Ongoing
Since 2022 · NITI Aayog-anchored programme proposing a transshipment port, airport, township, and power plant on Great Nicobar. Clearances granted have been publicly debated on environmental grounds; status per official documents.
Official agency / source
NitiOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · niti.gov.in
Chennai–Andaman Submarine Optical Fibre Cable
Completed
CompletionAug 2020 (inaugurated)
Since 2020 · Undersea fibre link from Chennai to Port Blair and seven islands, giving the islands high-speed broadband connectivity. Inaugurated August 2020.
Official agency / source
PibOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · pib.gov.in
Port Blair Smart City
Ongoing
Since 2017 · Smart Cities Mission works in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), covering waterfront promenade, smart roads, and an integrated command centre.
Official agency / source
Smart Cities MissionOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · smartcities.gov.in

Municipal snapshot — Andaman & Nicobar

Focus urban body

Port Blair Municipal Council

Port Blair · Municipal council portal

Latest municipal budget source linked pbmc.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗
2Tracked
2Ongoing
0Completed
0Proposed

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Andaman & Nicobar government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar?

Dinesh Sharma is the current Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar.

What is the capital of Andaman & Nicobar?

The capital of Andaman & Nicobar is Port Blair.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Andaman & Nicobar have?

Andaman & Nicobar has 1 Lok Sabha seat.

What are the main government schemes in Andaman & Nicobar?

Schemes and projects tracked for Andaman & Nicobar include Chennai–Andaman Submarine Optical Fibre Cable, Port Blair Smart City, Great Nicobar Holistic Development Programme. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Andaman & Nicobar?

Apply online on Andaman & Nicobar's official state services portal, A&N e-Services (eservices.andamannicobar.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.