Port Blair, June 21: Hon’ble Lt Governor, Lt Gen A K Singh (Retd), visited Long Island on 19th June 2016, and held a meeting with the PRI members, all executive agencies and general public. The meeting was convened by the DC (N&MA) and held at Forest Guest House of Long Island.

At the outset the issues raised in the previous meeting held in January 2016 were reviewed and discussed. Issues related to Shipping Department, Education Department and Tourism Department were flagged by the PRIs and general public. Accordingly, the DC & AC were directed to coordinate with DSS to resolve the issues pertaining to Shipping Department whereas, the DEO, Rangat was directed to provide computers and computer education to the GSSS Long Island.

The LG expressed satisfaction over the progress; however directed the Executive Engineer, APWD to complete the remaining work of construction of Helipad at Long Island by 10th of July 2016. At the end he distributed cricket kit to the PRIs and youth.

The Lt Governer later inspected Lalaji Bay and directed Tourism and Forest Officials to complete the work of tented accommodation and approach path by November, 2016.