- The IDA was set up on June 1 this year following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s review meeting for the development of islands
- Its first meeting is held recently
- Decision: Ten islands Smith, Ross, Aves, Long and Little Andaman in Andaman & Nicobar and Minicoy, Bangaram, Suheli, Cherium and Tinnakara in Lakshadweep have been identified for development in the first phase.
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