ISAS Insights

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to the Andaman and Nicobar islands from 29 to 30 December 2018. Modi’s visit puts a spotlight on the belated development of the strategically important island territory. Since 2014, when the National Democratic Alliance government came into power, Delhi has made incremental advances in building infrastructure, strengthening connectivity, promoting trade and tourism and boosting the security presence on the island chain.