Reviews progress of development works of Nicobar District; directs for timely completion of projects

Car Nicobar, Oct 27: The Lt. Governor, A & N Islands, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi reached Car Nicobar today on a two-day visit to Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay, accompanied by the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri. Anindo Majumdar. On his arrival at IAF Station, Car Nicobar, the Lt Governor was accorded warm welcome by the Deputy Commissioner, Nicobars, Smt. Neha Bansal, SP, Nicobar, Shri. Deepak Yadav, Superintending Engineer, APWD, Shri. D. Balaji and Secretary Tribal Council, Car Nicobar, Shri. Martin Luther.

Soon after arrival, the Lt. Governor proceeded to Tsunami Memorial, Lapathy and laid wreath and paid homage to the departed soul of Tsunami victims. The Lt. Governor visited the location of Mus sea wall where he interacted with the concerned officials and directed for expediting the work for construction of retaining wall at the earliest by conducting a proper inspection for preparing a feasible estimate.

Thereafter, he inspected the Mus Jetty and reviewed the current status of ship berthing. Meanwhile, the DC (N) informed that a feasibility study of selecting Lapathy as another site for construction of jetty by ALHW is currently under process. The Lt. Governor also visited the ailing CTC, Car Nicobar, Shri. Aberdeen Blair at his residence and interacted with him.

Later, the Lt. Governor visited the Saansad Adarsh Gram, Kinyuka village and witnessed ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Programme and also distributed health, hygienic and nutrition kits to adolescent girls present there. He assured the general public that very soon chartered flight services, which was suspended and put the Islanders, especially the tribal population of Car Nicobar in a difficult situation, will be restarted by next month. The Lt. Governor also inaugurated the mobile library set up with the joint collaboration of District Administration and Education Department.

In the evening, the Lt. Governor along with Chief Secretary, DC (N) and SP (N) held interaction with all HODs of Nicobar District through the Power Point Presentation of District Administration, Nicobar District, made by Smt. Neha Bansal, DC (N). He also reviewed the current achievement, progress and issues of Nicobar District.

The Lt. Governor urged the Administration to find out some alternative sources of water through suitable feasibility study for restoration of basic amenities to the residents of far–flung areas. The Lt. Governor also emphasized that all the pending projects are to be completed in a time bound manner and prompt decisions must be taken by the concerned officials. Thereafter, the Lt. Governor also interacted with Tribal Council representatives.

He assured that the connectivity problem, that prevails in the district, which impacts the people of Nicobar physically and psychologically, will be dealt on top priority. He urged the Administration to take up some more fruitful projects for the development of tribal villages.

The Lt Governor emphasized the importance of preserving the tribal culture and praised their proximity towards nature and their unity and urged the Administration to take up developmental works in a sustainable manner while keeping in mind the tribal interests. 

In the evening, the Lt. Governor also witnessed the cultural programme presented by students of different Schools of Car Nicobar at Priyadarshini Hall.