Port Blair, Dec. 1: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded for construction of a Helipad for people of Harinagar, Swadesh Nagar, Betapur and Nimbudera Panchayats for immediate evacuation of critical patients and other emergency needs.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament said that during his recent visit to Middle Andaman a large number of residents of Billiground and nearby regions contacted him and pointed out that for nearly four Panchayats of nearby regions viz. Harinagar, Swadesh Nagar, Betapur and Nimbudera Panchayats, there is an urgent need to construct a Helipad for emergency cases.

He added that in case of any medical emergency, patients of these thickly populated regions are presently evacuated either from Rangat or Mayabuder helipads, which not only kills precious time but also minimises the chances of survival of critical patients.

The Member of Parliament mentioned that Harinagar, Swadesh Nagar, Betapur and Nibudera Panchayats are situated in cut off areas and hence construction of a Helipad will be immensely helpful in evacuating critical patients and also other emergency operations during any natural disaster.

He pointed out that a piece of land has already been allotted for construction of a helipad in the region long back.