Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 09 April 2025
The Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism (IP&T), A&N Administration, has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for boat snorkeling activities in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The SOP has been prepared in coordination with the National Institute of Watersports, Goa, under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The draft outlines crucial guidelines focusing on safety procedures, mandatory gear and equipment, risk identification, pre-trip and environmental briefings, among other key aspects related to the conduct of boat snorkeling tours in the Islands.
In an effort to ensure transparency and inclusivity, the draft SOP has been placed in the public domain for feedback from all stakeholders, including boat operators, snorkeling guides, environmental experts, and the general public.
The SOP can be accessed on the official websites of the Directorate of IP&T (andamantourism.gov.in) and MyGov. Feedback and suggestions can be submitted to the Directorate of IP&T by April 30, 2025.