India Eyes Nuclear Power in Andamans as China Challenge Grows Near Malacca Strait The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a remote archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, have long been a prized strategic location for India.
With China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean and its increasing influence in Southeast Asia, New Delhi is seeking to strengthen its position in the region.
Scientists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) recently visited the islands to assess potential sites for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).