Question: Where was the second meeting of the Island Development Agency held recently?
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Andaman & Nicobar
(c) New Delhi
(d) Puducherry
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On November 8, 2017, the second meeting of the island development agency under the chairmanship of Home Minister Rajnath Singh was held in New Delhi.
- The Island Development Agency reviewed the concept development plans and detailed master plans for holistic development of 09 islands.
- These 9 islands includes four in A&N Islands i.e. Smith, Ross, Long, Avis and five in Lakshadweep i.e. Minicoy, Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, Suheli.
- The project being steered by NITI Aayog aims at promoting and implementing development based on sustainable approach to building a thriving maritime economy of the project islands.
- During the meeting, it was decided that the Naval air station at Shibpur near Diglipur in northern Andaman & Nicobar Islands would be co-used as Joint User Airport.
- In the meeting, it was also decided to develop a PPP package including a airport (Joint User Airport) at Minicoy Island, to unlock the tourism potential.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173317
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/on-the-cards-new-airport-at-lakshadweep-to-promote-tourism-tuna-fishing-industry/story-GEBE174pPBaoCQ150sp6jP.html