Andaman Islands Aim for UNESCO World Heritage Status

The Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks to include four natural landmarks in UNESCO's Tentative Lists. Collaborating with the Geological Survey of India, they aim to promote these sites as geo-heritage tourism attractions. The initiative aims to boost tourism, conserve ecology, and enhance the local economy.

The Andaman and Nicobar administration plans to nominate four natural landmarks for the UNESCO Tentative Lists, according to Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar.

Collaborating with the Geological Survey of India, the administration aims to develop these sites into geo-heritage tourism hotspots, with a focus on ecological conservation and economic growth.

The effort will highlight the region's geological legacy, attract global attention, and benefit both tourism and local communities.