Port Blair, Dec. 11 -- The row over permitting OBM (outboard motor) the boat operator has now threatened the tourism Industry of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Due to lack of OBM boat operator course in Andaman lots of youths are operating OBM boats in many tourists places, against which the local Administration is taking steps, while people related to Fiber Boat Operators Association and Panchayati Raj Institute members are demanding some more relaxation till OBM boat operator course is conducted for youths in Andaman.
"If the Administration strictly implements rules many youths in favourite tourist places will go jobless and it will impact the local tourism industry. Visiting tourists will also suffer a lot," said Mr
R Alager Swami, the ...