Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A remote island UT 1,200 km from the Indian mainland — 306 named islands plus 206 rocky outcrops (only 38 inhabited) spanning 8,249 sq km — highly vulnerable to sea-level rise, cyclones, tsunami risk and coral-reef bleaching. With biodiversity-rich tropical ecosystems including over 4,250 marine species and 50%+ endemic flora/fauna, the ANIAPCC replaces the Himalayan Ecosystem mission with a state-specific Mission on Sustaining Island Ecosystems.
Nodal Department:Department of Environment & Climate Change
7
Missions
70
Activities
25
Indicators
12
Departments
State Profile
Districts
3
Area
8,249 km²
Population
0.38 Million
Coastline
1,962 km
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
27°C
Annual Rainfall
3,000 mm
Forest Cover
82%
Andaman & Nicobar Islands's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Andaman & Nicobar Islands SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
ANIAPCC v1.0 was prepared with Department, Science and Technology (ANI) as Nodal Agency. The Lt. Governor constituted a State Steering Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, with an Advisory Committee chaired by the Principal Secretary, Environment & Forestry (PDF p.16-17). UNDP supported preparation through stakeholder consultations. The plan covers 8 ANI Missions with sector-wise nodal agencies (about ₹1,074 Cr); the National Mission on Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem was replaced by the state-specific Mission on Sustaining Island Ecosystem for fragile island and coastal ecosystem contexts.
Climate profile
- Geographically the southwards extension of Myanmar's Arakan-Yoma range; Andaman has bio-geographic affinities with Myanmar, Nicobars closer to Indonesia.
- Sea-level rise direct threat to island settlements and submerged coastal infrastructure.
- High coral-bleaching, extreme-rainfall and cyclone exposure under climate-change scenarios.
Climate stress at a glance
- Insularity and isolation drive high transportation/communication costs and dependent public administration.
- 3,79,944 population (2011) concentrated on 38 inhabited islands; tribal communities (Andamanese, Nicobari) climate-vulnerable.
- 4,250 marine + terrestrial species at risk; coral reefs and dense forests face altered ecosystem services.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Documents
Andaman & Nicobar Islands State Action Plan on Climate Change
Department of Environment & Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC