On the auspicious occasion of 'Onam', I extend warm greetings to all residents of A & N Islands.

The harvest festival 'Onam' is a symbol of prosperity and agricultural wealth - and is celebrated across India and in these Islands with zeal and spirit of enthusiasm, religious harmony and brotherhood.

On this joyous occasion, I wish the festival would bring prosperity in the lives of every Islander and our Islands continue to march ahead on the path of development.

Admiral D K Joshi

PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)

Lt. Governor, A &N Islands

& Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency