Port Blair, April 24: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to direct the concerned departments to install floodlights at Netaji Stadium as soon as possible. The demand is to enable Administration and local cultural & sports organisations to organise state functions, VIP visit events, Tourism Festival events, cultural events and sports events for the entertainment and amusement of the Islanders.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the MP said that in the past, the Netaji stadium floodlights were used to organize such mega events in the evening and night hours, which were attended by a large number of residents of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

He explained that for certain reasons, the floodlights are not being operated at present, which is preventing from organizing any such events during evening or night hours.

The MP emphasized that the Andaman & Nicobar Islands have immense potential for sports and cultural activities, and the youth of these Islands are highly talented in sports and cultural events. In order to provide Islands’ youths with a state-level platform, there is an urgent need to install floodlights at Netaji stadium. This would not only entertain and amuse the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands but also promote cultural activity and sports among the youth of these Islands.

He pointed out that organising such mega events under Flood lights not only adds charm to the event but also ensures safety of and security.

The Member of Parliament added that once the Airport Terminus of Veer Savarkar International Airport is made operationalised in full strength, these Islands will be buzzing with activities and for that we will require grounds like Netaji Stadium with Flood Lights.