The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has invited applications for subsidised motorised and mechanised fishing boats under the UT Plan Scheme. The last date to apply is July 15, 2026.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands harvest only a fraction of their tuna potential as weak infrastructure, limited deep-sea capacity, and slow project rollout continue to constrain fisheries growth and incomes.
An Andaman and Nicobar Police contingent is conducting anti-drug awareness programmes across Maharashtra and Gujarat ahead of the rally's October 31 finale.