Industries

* **Agriculture (Coconut):** The backbone of the local economy. Production of copra (dried coconut kernel) is a major commercial activity. * **Coir Manufacturing:** A traditional cottage industry, primarily employing women, focused on twisting coconut fiber into coir yarn. * **Fishing:** Deep-sea tuna fishing, using traditional pole-and-line methods, is highly prevalent. * **Boat Building:** Traditional craftsmanship exists for building small fishing vessels and maintenance. * **Government Sector:** The largest formal employer, encompassing administration, education, public works, and healthcare. * **Tourism:** Highly negligible on Andrott compared to Agatti or Bangaram, due to strict entry permit regulations and lack of tourist resort infrastructure.