Port Blair, Dec. 16: The lone Member of Parliament of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of A & N Administration to direct ANIIDCO to send some technicians to Swaraj Dweep immediately to repair ANIIDCO’s Ice Plant so that fishermen of the Island can get Ice Blocks easily.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament pointed out that Tourism is the main source of income in Swaraj Dweep Island for Islanders and apart from this a large number of people are dependent on fisheries for their livelihood.

He added that as the Ice Plant of ANIIDCO is out of order the Islanders, who are involved in fishing, are unable to go for deep sea fishing and also are unable to preserve their catch for a long time for selling in the local market. This is causing loss to the local fishermen of Swaraj Dweep Island.

The Member of Parliament mentioned that the repair of the Ice Plant is important so that the fishermen brothers of Swaraj Dweep can carry out fishing in a professional manner and the huge demand for fish in the local market, is also fulfilled.

He added that availability of fresh fish is not only important for the public but also the Tourism Industry will also be largely benefitted with this.