Port Blair, May 26: The President, Office bearers and members of the Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry deeply mourn the demise of Shri G.L. Sharma, Ex-President of the Chamber. Shri G.L. Sharma, during his five decades of presence in the islands has left an indefeasible mark on the economy of the islands and his pivotal role in the development of Andaman Timber Industries, one of the premier wood based industries between 1960-1990, will always be remembered, said a communication from the Chamber’s past president Shri Mohamed H. Jadwet.

Again under his leadership between1983-1987 the Chamber was greatly strengthened by his visionary leadership and he tirelessly worked not only for the betterment of economy of the islands but also the upliftment of the people at large by associating himself with social organisations like Rotary Club, Chinmaya Mission and Rajasthan Manch. His contribution will always be remembered and in his demise the islands have lost an important and distinguished leader, added the communication.