Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory is one of the two island territories of the Republic of India. The Island territory holds great significance due to its natural beauty and geo-strategic position in the Bay of Bengal. Due to its colonial history and welcoming policies of the administration the territory has a true multicultural identity and has a sobriquet ‘Mini India’. Port Blair is the main city in the territory and reflects this identity. Even though the population is not very high vis-a-vis the other main Indian Cities, Port Blair is the lifeline for all the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands owing to its better infrastructure and connectivity.

Port Blair City is one among the cities that is selected for the Smart Cities Mission Challenge by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The Andaman and Nicobar Administration is in the process of preparing the Smart City Proposal (SCP) for competing with the other selected cities in the country. Citizen participation will play a major role during the preparation of the SCP. The ANI administration seeks the views and opinions of its citizens to be considered for its inclusion in the SCP that will be submitted to the Ministry of Urban Development. This platform serves as an effective means to reach out to the residents of Port Blair City by providing a forum for productive discussions that emerge out of the living experiences, ideas and solutions for issues that are faced by the city residents. While airing their views, the residents are requested to maintain focus and understand the concept of Smart City by visiting the webpage:http://smartcities.gov.in/faqs.htm

The last date to submit your suggestions/ comments is 31st October, 2015.