Port Blair, Sept. 6: Former Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has extended his congratulations to three officials of the A&N Administration Viz. Shri S. Raju, Shri Santosh Prakash and Shri Muneer Ahmed on their promotion to the DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Services) cadre. The promotion, issued via Order No. 14016/13/2023-UTS-II dated 29th August 2024 is being hailed as a significant achievement for the Islands' Administration.

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma noted that this development has opened doors for many other hardworking officials within the administration and marks a historic milestone. It is believed to be the first time in 20 years that officers from the A&N Islands have been inducted into the DANICS Entry Grade.

He also highlighted the inclusion of an official from the Nicobari community Shri Muneer Ahmed, which he added, reflects a positive step toward ensuring representation and equity within the Administration.