Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 11 September 2023
In a bid to deal with the urgent transportation points confronted by residents of Great Nicobar, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Adhyaksh of Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, and Mr. E S Rajesh, Pramukh of Panchayat Samiti, Campbell Bay, held a gathering with Mr. Vishwendra, Secretary-Cum-Director of Transport, Andaman and Nicobar Administration on September 11, 2023.
During the assembly, the leaders highlighted the dire state of STS Buses working on native routes within the area, inflicting vital inconvenience to the native inhabitants. They additionally dropped at Mr. Vishwendra’s consideration the long-standing anticipation of two new buses allotted by the division to the STS Unit in Campbell Bay.
Mr. Vishwendra reassured the leaders that progress was underway in addressing these considerations. He conveyed that the tender for the transportation of the brand new buses had already been initiated, and as quickly because the tender course of is finalised, the buses can be dispatched to Great Nicobar Island on the following obtainable cargo ship.
In response to this replace, Mr. E S Rajesh, Pramukh of Panchayat Samiti, Campbell Bay, knowledgeable the Nicobar Times that the anticipated arrival of the brand new buses was anticipated by the tip of September 2023, offering much-needed reduction to the area’s residents.
Additionally, in a transfer to alleviate any future transportation woes, Mr. E S Rajesh disclosed that the Secretary-Cum-Director had additionally dedicated to repairing and utilising the present outdated buses throughout the STS Unit at Campbell Bay along with the brand new buses. This measure is geared toward enhancing public comfort.
The assembly between the native leaders and Mr. Vishwendra signifies a constructive step in the direction of resolving the transportation points which have plagued Great Nicobar Island. Residents can now stay up for improved bus companies, addressing their long-standing considerations about accessibility and mobility throughout the area.
