LG Approves Wavier of Entry Fee for NSCB Island

Tarun Karthick

Campbell Bay, 27 July 2022

Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) has approved the waiver of the entry fee for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island (NSCB Island) with immediate effect. NSCB Island is a popular and historical tourist destination in A&N Islands. With this, entry to this Island will be free for all. Earlier, people had to obtain an entry ticket for Rs. 50 per person to visit NSCB Island.

A large number of people visit NSCB Island annually. An awe-inspiring and captivating Sound & Light Show is also run here in the evening by the Tourism Department. The NSCB Island is also home to a large number of fauna like deer, peacocks and other birds. 

A & N Administration took over the administrative control of NSCB Island on July 25, 2022. Taking over of NSCB Island has paved the way for further development of tourism, infrastructure as well as increased tourism activities in the Island. This tourist-friendly step of the Administration will greatly benefit the tourists, tourism stakeholders as well as the Islanders.