Andaman beaches to get around 150 shacks to become more livelier

As per the latest development, the beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are all set to become more lively with beach shacks. Reports add that the administration is planning to give permits for more than 150 shacks to be set up on selected beaches.

This move is supposedly backed by the administration that came up with the plan based on feedback from tourists, who suggested that the scenic beaches of the islands are not as lively as they expect after sunset.
Currently, tourists are not allowed to venture close to the sea at night on most of the beaches of the island.

Referring to this, Tourism Department Director Jatinder Sohal stated that as per the plan, permits will be given for 20 beach shacks on Havelock island, and 40 for Neil island.
Further reports add that in Havelock, 10 beach shacks will be set up in Kalapathar, 15 in Elephanta and five in Sitapur. While in Neil, 20 shacks each will be set up on Laxmanpur and Bharatpur beaches.

As such, permits will be given for 10 beach shacks each at Corbyn's Cove and Badabalu in Port Blair. Also, 15 beach shacks will come up in Raman Bagaicha, 10 in Cutbert Bay and 15 in Baludera.

Revealing more about this development, Sohal added that unauthorised hawkers and temporary shacks have come up in an unorganised manner at the popular beaches, which give a shabby look, thereby spoiling the beauty and ambience of the beaches apart from causing disturbance to the visitors.
He also stated that it raises concern about environmental sustainability and the preservation of natural ecosystems. He, however, stated that the initiative will also generate revenue and create employment opportunities for the locals.

Reports state that the shacks will be built using local and natural items, such as wood, bamboo, thatch, or even palm fronds, adding that the rustic look will blend with the surrounding environment, thereby allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the beaches.

Sohal also added that such shacks will be an integral part of coastal experiences around the world.

The permission for the beach shacks will be given after an inspection by officials of the Tourism Department and the District Level Committees (DLC) of the Andaman Nicobar Coastal Zone Management Authority (ANCZMA).
Reports also add that the permits will be cancelled if any shack is found indulging in discrimination over entry based on nationality, sex, caste, religion or race.