Port Blair, Jan 7: A joint delegation of various associations viz. Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Grain Dealers Association, Hoteliers Association, A&N Islands, Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Ship Owners Association, Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Boat Owners Association, Andaman Bar Owner Association, FOATO and Laghu Udyog Bharati, met Shri Satya Kumar, National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janta Party on 6th February 11:00 am at Hotel Divyum Manor. The delegation submitted a representation and explained the difficulties being faced by all the stake holders of the tourism industry due to the sudden closure of all tourist places.
Shri. Satya Kumar gave a patient hearing and understood the difficulties faced by all tourism stakeholders. He also expressed that, since tourism is the core industry of these Islands and main source of income for the islanders, all the tourist places should be opened immediately. He also assured that he will take up the matter with the A & N Administration immediately and ensure that all the tourist places are reopened so that the tourism stakeholders can earn their livelihood.
The Delegation have expressed their sincere gratitude towards Shri Satya kumar for meeting the delegation amidst his busy schedule.