Port Blair, Sept. 5: A delegation led by Miss V. K. Mariyam bibi Zilla Parishad Member (Ex- Adhyaksha ZP South Andaman) called upon Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration in his chamber. The delegation discussed various issues pertaining to the development of Bambooflat area in particular such as :-

C/o additional ramps at Chatham and Bambooflat jetties, Creation of amusement park at Bambooflat,. Beautification of road side area from Bambooflat jetty to Hopetown, Development of CHC Bambooflat with more facilities, Raising height of Bambooflat Dam, Provision for Recreational facilities from Andabeda to Kadakachang, Amendment in Coastal zone regulation, Providing Uninterrupted power supply.

After giving a patient hearing to the delegation, the Chief Secretary next day itself called all concerned Secretaries and discussed the issues in detail. Directions were given to the department concerned for proper redressal/ implementation of the projects at the earliest.

The delegation has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Chief Secretary for giving such a positive response in the larger public interest.

The delegation included Smti Dhana Rekha Zilla Parishad Member, Shorepoint, Shri Bala, Pradhan Shorepoint, Shri Shiv Chander More, Pradhan Bambooflat - 1, Smti Rasheeda Bibi, Pradhan Hopetown, Smti Naseema Pradhan Bambooflat - 2, Shri Laxmi Narayan, Samity Member Hopetown and Shri Rajkumar, Samity Member Bambooflat – 2.