About this employment scheme
The Andaman & Nicobar Island Area Development and Livelihood Scheme provides infrastructure support and livelihood grants to residents of remote and outer islands in the A&N archipelago. Benefits include improved boat ferry connectivity, solar power installation, community livelihood grants of ₹10,000–₹50,000 for fishing, farming, and cottage industries, and skills training for tourism and hospitality. The scheme is implemented by the A&N Administration in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Island Development Agency (IDA). Priority is given to islands without road or grid connectivity.
Programme snapshot
| Scheme Name | Andaman & Nicobar Island Area Development & Livelihood Scheme 2026 — Infrastructure & Livelihood Grants for Outer Islands |
| State | Andaman & Nicobar Islands (अंडमान और निकोबार) |
| Launched By | Government of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Launch Year | 2017 |
| Benefit | ₹10,000–₹50,000 livelihood grants + ferry connectivity + solar power for residents of remote/outer A&N Islands |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 15,000+ residents on outer/remote islands of A&N |
| Last Verified | 7 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://andaman.nic.in |
अंडमान और निकोबार दूरस्थ द्वीपों के निवासियों को — boat ferry connectivity, solar power, ₹10,000-₹50,000 community livelihood grants (मछली पकड़ना, खेती, cottage industry) — Island Development Agency (IDA) द्वारा — MHA के साथ समन्वय।
₹10,000-₹50,000 livelihood grants + ferry connectivity + solar power — दूरस्थ A&N Islands के निवासियों के लिए
अंडमान और निकोबार प्रशासन दूरस्थ एवं बाहरी द्वीपों के निवासियों को boat ferry connectivity, solar power installation और ₹10,000-₹50,000 community livelihood grants (मछली पकड़ना, कृषि, cottage industry) प्रदान करता है। Island Development Agency (IDA) और MHA के साथ समन्वय से संचालित। सड़क और ग्रिड बिजली से वंचित द्वीपों को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता दी जाती है।
📌 फायदा: ₹10,000-₹50,000 livelihood grants + ferry connectivity + solar power — दूरस्थ A&N Islands के निवासियों के लिए
पात्रता:
A&N Islands के दूरस्थ/बाहरी द्वीपों के स्थायी निवासी — मछुआरे, किसान, cottage industry — community groups/SHGs को प्राथमिकता — आधार-लिंक्ड बैंक खाता।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
andaman.nic.in पर जाएं या A&N District Collectorate / Block Development Office में Aadhaar, domicile (specific outer island), occupation proof, bank passbook के साथ apply करें।
What workers receive
✅ ₹10,000–₹50,000 livelihood grants + ferry connectivity + solar power for residents of remote/outer A&N Islands
₹10,000-₹50,000 livelihood grants + ferry connectivity + solar power — दूरस्थ A&N Islands के निवासियों के लिए
Which workers qualify
- ✓ Permanent resident of a remote or outer island in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- ✓ Islands without road or electricity grid connectivity given highest priority
- ✓ Engaged in fishing, farming, coconut cultivation, or cottage industry
- ✓ For tourism/hospitality training: age 18–40, resident of A&N Islands
- ✓ Community groups / SHGs on outer islands preferred for livelihood grants
Documents required at enrolment
Registration process
- 1Go to the scheme's official portal, andaman.nic.in
- 2Start a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Work through each section of the form, matching entries to your documents
- 4Attach the requested paperwork (Aadhaar Card, A&N Islands domicile / residence certificate (specific outer island), Occupation proof (fishing licence / land patta / cottage industry registration))
- 5Verify the preview screen, submit, and write down the acknowledgement ID
- 6Return to the portal later to follow the verification stages
Official Government Portal — Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The single official window for this scheme is andaman.nic.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 Enquire at andaman.nic.in or District Collectorate