Shaheed Dweep, Nov. 5: As per the directions of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, A&N Islands, the District Administration, South Andaman, conducted a Janta Darshan yesterday at Gram Panchayat, Neil Kendra, Shaheed Dweep, under the Chairpersonship of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, to provide an accessible platform for the public to raise their grievances and concerns and facilitate their timely redressal.
During the Janta Darshan, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, interacted with representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), departmental officials and members of the public and heard various grievances and issues raised by them. The concerned Heads of Departments were directed to take appropriate action for their expeditious redressal and ensure effective delivery of essential public services to the residents of Shaheed Dweep. To expedite the disposal of pending sub-division, demarcation and land set-apart cases, a Surveyor has been deputed at Patwarkhana, Shaheed Dweep for necessary field-level action. Further, an Islander Card Correction Camp will commence from Nov. 6 at Patwarkhana, Shaheed Dweep, to facilitate necessary corrections in the records of eligible residents. Discussions were also held on the proposed Bharatpur and Sitapur Beach Management Plans, during which the concerns and suggestions of the public were heard and discussed for appropriate consideration by the concerned departments.
As part of the visit, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman also inspected the Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Shaheed Dweep and interacted with the school authorities to assess and address the issues concerning the institution. Subsequently, she visited the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Neil Kendra, where she interacted with the medical and supporting staff and reviewed the issues and requirements relating to the functioning of the health facility. The requirements and concerns highlighted during both visits were duly noted and the Deputy Commissioner assured that necessary follow-up action would be taken in coordination with the concerned departments.
The Janta Darshan reflects the District Administration’s commitment to ensuring accessible, responsive and citizen-centric governance. The District Administration, South Andaman will continue to undertake such public outreach initiatives to facilitate direct interaction with citizens, address their grievances and ensure time-bound delivery of public services.