Port Blair, Jan 08: After capturing the national attention by televising the inaugural function of the Island Tourism Festival in Doordarshan, the annual tourism event of the Andaman & Nicobar Island has gone live on AIR FM Radio on Sunday the 8th January 2012.
The FM Radio called up the Secretary (Tourism) Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Mr. Satish Mathur yesterday morning and in a question- answer session on telephone, the listeners all over the country got to know about the unique features of Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a tourist destination.
The Secretary (Tourism) informed the listeners that the Andaman & Nicobar Island is ideally suited for those tourists who want to see the natural beauty, exotic underwater marine life, tropical forests, un-explored beaches some of which are world’s best, serene atmosphere, with likes of adventure sports such as Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Mr. Mathur stated that the A&N Islands are the first to have a runway on the sea and large numbers of tourists are enjoying the thrill of landing on /taking off from the sea. With the introduction of seaplane services, the Island has also earned a distinction of the only place in India ‘where there is a runway on the Sea’.
Regarding the ITF, the Secretary informed that the Island Tourism Festival aims to promote local talents particularly in dance and music. It provides an opportunity for the artists from all over the country to showcase their talents and to interact with the people of the Islands.
When asked about the facilities for tourists, Mr. Mathur informed that Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a Mini India in true sense- that it is a place where everyone speaks Hindi irrespective of diverse linguistic background, and is a unique example of casteless society which is crimeless and thus offers most safe and secure place to the tourists, besides having all the basic facilities like vehicles and accommodation at affordable rates.
He said that with every passing year, new features are added to ITF. For the first time, state tourism corporations are participating in the festival from Delhi, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh and Goa. Secretary also mentioned about the proposed performance of Euphoria rock band of Dr. Palash Sen and the Hasya Kavi Sammelan.
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