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Amit Shah Visits Andaman and Nicobar, Chairs Key MHA Committee Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for a two-day official visit. His key agenda includes chairing a meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs' Consultative Committee with MPs to discuss critical internal security and governance issues. During the visit, he will also inaugurate an exhibition on new criminal laws and lay the foundation for various development projects. The visit underscores the strategic and developmental focus on the Union Territory.

Key Points: Amit Shah in Andaman for MHA Consultative Committee Meeting

  • Two-day official visit
  • Chairs MHA Consultative Committee
  • Inaugurates projects & exhibition
  • Focus on development & security
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Amit Shah arrives in Andaman and Nicobar for two-day visit

Home Minister Amit Shah visits Andaman & Nicobar, chairs MHA committee meeting, inaugurates projects, and launches exhibition on new laws.

"facilitating dialogue on issues related to internal security, governance, border management, cybercrime and criminal justice reforms."

Port Blair, January 3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for a two-day visit from January 2 to 4.

He was warmly welcomed at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Sri Vijaya Puram on Friday by Lieutenant Governor (LG) Admiral DK Joshi, Chief Secretary of the islands, senior officials, and local PRI members.

"Hon' @HMOindia@AmitShahji on his two-day visit to New Andamans from 02 - 04 January 2026, was accorded a warm welcome today at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram by @Admiral_DK Joshi, alongwith CSANI @DGPANIslands, Snr. officers of @Andaman_Admin and PRI members," Lt. Governor's Secretariat, Andaman and Nicobar Islands wrote on X.

Shah will chair a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday as part of his day-long visit to the Union Territory.

The Consultative Committee meeting will be held on Saturday morning at the Hotel Sea-Princess in Wandoor, Andaman, where Members of Parliament from both Houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, will discuss key issues within the ministry's purview with the Home Minister.

After chairing the Consultative Committee meeting, Shah will later in the day inaugurate an exhibition on the Naveen Nyaya Sanhita at the ITF field in Sri Vijaya Puram. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects of the Andaman and Nicobar administration at a function to be held at Netaji Stadium in Sri Vijaya Puram.

The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs serves as a forum for informal interactions between Members of Parliament and the Home Minister, along with Ministers of State, on the ministry's policies, programmes and implementation. The committee functions as an advisory body, facilitating dialogue on issues related to internal security, governance, border management, cybercrime and criminal justice reforms.

The committee comprises 30 Members of Parliament, including 14 from the Lok Sabha and 16 from the Rajya Sabha. Amit Shah is the chairman of the committee.

Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar will also participate in the meeting.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the Consultative Committee meeting being held there. It's a good way to highlight the islands' importance beyond just tourism. The focus on criminal justice reforms is much needed across the country.
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Priya S
While visits are good, I hope this translates into tangible action. The islands face unique challenges with infrastructure and healthcare. Let's see if the development projects announced are completed on time and benefit the common citizen, not just remain on paper.
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Rohit P
Jai Hind! A strong presence in the Andamans sends a clear message about our commitment to safeguarding our territory. The exhibition on new justice laws is also a good step for public awareness. Kudos to the team.
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Michael C
The logistical effort for such a high-level meeting in Port Blair is significant. It shows the islands are being integrated into national policy discussions. The focus on cybercrime is timely for any remote territory.
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Kavya N
As someone from a coastal state, I understand the importance of these islands. Hope the development projects include sustainable tourism and protection for the indigenous tribes and the fragile ecosystem. Development should not come at the cost of the environment.

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