Central Crew of Agricultural Scientists Deployed to A&N Islands Following MP Bishnu Pada Ray’s Request

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 11 October 2025

In a significant improvement geared toward defending the farming group of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Central Government has deputed a workforce of agricultural scientists to the islands following an attraction by Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament. The transfer is available in response to the extreme injury prompted to crops throughout the islands by recurring infestations of mealybug and whitefly ailments.

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray had taken up the difficulty with the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Home Minister, and Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture on September 26, 2025, urging quick intervention and the deployment of an skilled workforce to evaluate the scenario and suggest remedial measures.

Acting promptly on the request, the Central Government dispatched a workforce of agricultural scientists, who’ve since arrived within the islands and begun subject inspections within the worst-affected areas — together with VK Pur, Rabindra Nagar, and RK Pur in Little Andaman, in addition to sure villages in Car Nicobar.

The specialists are conducting in depth subject assessments, interacting straight with farmers and tribal cultivators, inspecting the extent of crop injury, and gathering samples for laboratory evaluation. The findings will assist establish the causes of the infestations and information efficient management and prevention methods to revive agricultural productiveness.

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray has additionally really helpful that the visiting workforce prolong its survey to choose areas in South Andaman for a extra complete understanding of the issue. He is anticipated to affix the scientists throughout their subject research and later meet them at Sri Vijaya Puram following the completion of their visits.

Expressing gratitude for the swift motion, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray conveyed his heartfelt due to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Hon’ble Home Minister, and the Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture for his or her quick and proactive response to his attraction and for his or her continued help in safeguarding the livelihood of island farmers.