Fifth Five Year Plan of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1974-79) (Volume II) Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Abstract

The population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing at a very fast rate due to normal population growth, induction of families for permanent settlement and large scale influx of job seekers At the present rate of growth, the population by the end of Fourth Plan has been estimated at 1,33,000. The projected population by the end of fifth Plan is expected to touch the mark of 2,15,000 as per the present rate. The scheme envisages achieving ,self sufficiency in rice, which is the staple food of this Territory.