This book, Eco-Tourism Paradise Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is an attempt to provide basic nature related information on the Islands, combined with personal observations on various facets of the archipelago, which are the farthest appendage of Mother India, dotted beautifully like blue waters of Bay of Bengal. These islands have the unique distinction of having different aborigine tribes of both Negreto and Mangoloid stock. The natural beauty of these idyllic islands, combined with unique endemic flora and fauna, attract a large number of researchers, naturalists and tourists both from India and abroad. The book gives details of important nature tourism areas, as also provides valuable inputs about the glorious sacrifices made by the freedom fighters, its aborigine tribes, and rich bio-diversity. To make the information more authentic and reader-friendly, scientific facts are presented as travelogues. Eco-Tourism Paradis, should help in furthering the interest of naturalists, researchers and tourists in these islands and spread the message of nature conservation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR C.P. Oberai
Shri C.P. Oberai, a member of Indian Forest Service, has observed forest and nature from close quarters for over three decades. Richness and bio-diversity of forests have greatly impressed Sh. Oberai. During his two stints in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, he has been able to travel a lot, and was thus able to observe various moods of nature. He has flair in presenting floral, faunal, eco-tourism, ethnic aspects in smooth, teacher-friendly fashion. Starting the articles as story, the travelogues gradually unfold the scientific data and message for nature conservation. He has produced several popular articles on biowealth of Mizoram apart from capturing rare bio-assets of several states of India. Most of these papers have been published in leading Journals and Magazines. Sh. Oberai has served in Himachal Pradesh, Goa-Daman and Diu, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Mizoram Forest Departments. As Head of Indian Forest Services, he is posted as Inspector General of Forests and Special Secretary to the Govt. of India. A widely travelled Forester, he has represented India in several Regional and International forest consultations and interactions.
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