Port Blair, July 17: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma held a crucial meeting with the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration on Friday, July 14, 2023 to discuss the urgent need for augmenting water supply in various parts of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The meeting focused on addressing the water scarcity issues faced by residents, particularly during the months of March, April and May.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary provided a comprehensive update on the steps being taken by the Administration to mitigate the water scarcity problem. He assured the Member of Parliament that both short-term and long-term projects are being pursued to ensure that the people of Andaman & Nicobar Islands do not face water scarcity in the coming years.

The Chief Secretary mentioned that the Administration is actively working towards implementing effective solutions to counter the water scarcity problem.

Furthermore, the Chief Secretary shared details of a recent meeting held in the Secretariat, where discussions focused on strategies to optimize water supply and distribution.

The Member of Parliament expressed appreciation for the concrete steps being taken by the Administration to address the water scarcity issue.