Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Impact of the 2004 tsunami on the geology of Car Nicobar Island – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science deals with the impact of the 2004 tsunami on the geology of Car Nicobar Island. Posted on 25 Apr, 2011 07:17 PM

Car NicobarThe historic tsunami of 2004 in the northern Indian Ocean severely affected the eastern coastal areas of peninsular India and Andaman-Nicobar Islands.

Preparedness for tsunami-like disasters - MoEF Press release
MoEF strengthens the preparedness for Tsunami-like disasters Posted on 18 Mar, 2011 01:07 PM


In the background of recent Tsunami tragedy that has struck Japan,concern has been raised in India on the safety of critical infrastructure projects located in the coastal areas, for instance, power plants, oil storage depots, refineries etc. More such projects are likely to come up in the coastal locations in the years to come.

Hazard Line Mapping
In this connection, it may be recalled that a very important component of the Rs.1200 crore project taken up by the MoEF for implementation involves identification, delineation and demarcation of the hazard line along the 5400 kms of the main coastline of India.

Coastal Regulation Zone (2011) Notification, Island Protection Zone (2011) Notification and Traditional Coastal and Marine Fisherfolk (Protection of Rights) Act (2009) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests
For the first time an Island Protection Zone Notification (2011) is being notified and published covering Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Posted on 11 Feb, 2011 09:22 PM

The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 1991 has been replaced recently in January 2011 by the latest CRZ notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).

Approach paper on water quality issues in islands – Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep by Central Ground Water Board
Assessing the water quality of the two big Indian Islands, detailing basic information pertaining to each group of islands separately. Posted on 10 Dec, 2010 09:18 PM

This approach paper by the CGWB on water quality issues in islands  (Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep) includes a detailed and comprehensive account of the basic information pertaining to each group of islands separately such as administrative set-up, population, climate and also the technical aspects like geomorphology, geological and hydrogeological conditions.

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) needs a WASH Project Engineer
Posted on 30 Oct, 2009 10:03 AM

Location: Port Blair and Baratang on Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on field presence in Baratang at least 20 days

Duration of assignment: 30 months, starting not later than 1st December 2009

Full Job description available under: http://216.119.85.221/artman2/publish/indian-jobs/article_17239.shtml


Deadline for applications: 6th of November 2009

An overview of the water-related aspects of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
An overview of the water-related aspects of the islands from CGWB Eastern Region
Posted on 11 Aug, 2009 12:10 PM

An overview of the water-related aspects of the islands from CGWB Eastern Region

Impact of the 2004 Tsunami on the Nicobar Islands
The before-after satellite imagery from National Remote Sensing Agency depicting the impact of 2004 Tsunami on Nicobar Islands Posted on 11 Aug, 2009 11:41 AM

These "before-after" satellite map images from the UNOSAT website depict the impact of the 2004 Tsunami on the Nicobar Islands.

IIT Roorkee presents water management for permanent shelters for tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands after 2004 tsunami
Badrinath K and Prerna Aggarwal of IIT Roorkee presents various water management measures in Andaman and Nicobar islands Posted on 09 Jun, 2009 11:21 AM

The presentation provides several water management measures including rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, black water treatment and use and eco-sanitation in  Andaman and Nicobar islands. It also provides recommendations for modification in agricultural practices and other livelihoods that can be taken up with the given water availability.

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