Industries

* **Defense & Security**: The largest operational sector, centered around the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and joint military operations monitoring the Strait of Malacca. * **Public Administration**: Government services, including public works, healthcare, and education, form the backbone of local employment. * **Agriculture**: Small-scale farming, focusing predominantly on copra (dried coconut) and areca nut (betel nut) production for export. * **Fishing**: Artisanal and localized fishing to support the community's food requirements. * **Retail & Logistics**: Small shops, supply chain logistics, and transport operators moving goods from the mainland and Port Blair. * **Infrastructure/Construction**: An emerging sector, rapidly expanding due to the preliminary works of the mega infrastructure project.