Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 10 March 2023
Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A & N Administration is on a 3-day go to to North & Middle Andaman District. On arrival at Nimbutala Helipad on 09th March 2023, the Chief Secretary was accorded a heat welcome by the Deputy Commissioner, N&M Andaman, Mr. Ankit Yadav, Assistant Commissioner, Rangat, Ms Sapna Priya, Adhyaksha Zila Parishad, North & Middle Andaman, Ms Elizabeth, Pramukh Rangat Samiti, Ms Sita Majhi, PRI members, senior officers of Police and Heads of various Departments of Middle Andaman and others.
Soon after arrival, the Chief Secretary inaugurated the New Administrative Block of Rangat by slicing the ribbon. After inauguration, he inspected the amenities accessible within the new constructing and appreciated the APWD for establishing a spacious constructing with good atmosphere which is able to home Assistant Commissioner’s Office and completely different Departments. He mentioned that this new Administrative Block will facilitate most people to get the required companies with ease. He additionally urged AC Rangat to make sure the maintenance of the constructing. The Chief Secretary additional urged for planting flowering & fruit bearing crops within the premises of the brand new constructing. He additionally interacted with the BDO, officers of Agriculture & Civil Supplies and congratulated them for performing from the brand new constructing.
Informing concerning the salient options of the brand new constructing, Mr. Denis, EE CD-I, Rangat knowledgeable that the triple storied cutting-edge constructing has been constructed at an estimated value of Rs. 6.76 crores. He mentioned, the development of the brand new constructing began within the month of January, 2021 and regardless of COVID challenges it has been accomplished in a file time in January 2023.
Thereafter, the Chief Secretary held a gathering with the PRIs and Heads of Office within the convention corridor of APWD visitor home. The public representatives put forth their points and aspirations associated to sectors corresponding to highway, water, training, agriculture, income, civil aviation, electrical energy, transport, rural improvement, AHVS, Fisheries, Mobile and Internet Connectivity and many others. The Chief Secretary gave a affected person listening to to the grievances and allowed all of the PRI members current within the convention corridor to place forth their grievances one after the other and in addition emphasised on the necessity for participatory administration. The CS knowledgeable the gathering concerning the choices taken by the Administration in lots of points in several sectors which is able to profit the islanders.
While responding to the calls for in fisheries sector, the Chief Secretary mentioned that the Administration’s strategy for the fisheries sector is especially centered on the great improvement in order that the profit reaches the final mile fish farmers or these related to fishing actions. He mentioned, huge fishery potential is obtainable within the EEZ across the Islands. Given the massive potential of tuna assets, the CS emphasised the necessity to deal with worth added fishery product that has potential market in neighbouring south east Asian nations.
The mariculture within the type of sea cage tradition is being promoted in order that A & N Islands change into the key participant in sea meals export to the South East Asian nations. He additionally knowledgeable concerning the sea cage tradition expertise developed by NIOT. He mentioned, 4 sea cages are being developed in South Andaman District whereas two will likely be developed in N&M District. Regarding the difficulty of poor highway situation, the Chief Secretary knowledgeable that the Administration has taken up the difficulty with ministry of MORTH to finish the neglected portion of ATR which is solely being executed by NHIDCL. While responding to queries concerning specialist docs, the CS emphasised that with the launching of e-sanjeevani in A & N Islands the focus is on to supply all type of speciality remedies/ companies by means of e-sanjeevani which is designed to supply all type of specialty companies to all of the remotest a part of the nation by means of video conferencing. He additionally knowledgeable concerning the measures taken for institution of a Blood Bank at Mayabunder and emphasised that blood financial institution isn’t an answer. It needs to be participatory administration of blood transfusion. He appreciated the contribution made by Police personals in assembly the blood requirement within the islands.
Responding to the demand to renovate the dilapidated School buildings, the Chief Secretary knowledgeable that the administration has already made and evaluation of circumstances of the colleges and a precedence record has already been ready to facelift/ restore/ renovation of all the colleges relying upon the capability of development company and the provision of fund.
On the difficulty of shortage of consuming water throughout dry spell to fulfill the ever growing demand, the Chief Secretary instructed the DC North and Middle Andaman to convene a gathering involving APWD Officials/ PRIs to determine extra water our bodies/ water sources to discover a everlasting answer. He additional directed the officers of APWD to arrange detailed motion plan and precedence record in session with the PRIs. The Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Mr. Ankit Yadav, the Assistant Commissioner, Rangat, Ms Sapna Priya, the Adhyaksha Zila Parishad, North & Middle Andaman, Ms Elizabeth, Pramukh Rangat Tehsil, Ms Sita Majhi, PRI members, senior Officers of Police and Heads of various Departments of Middle Andaman and others had been current throughout the assembly.
Thereafter, the Chief Secretary visited GSSS Sabari and interacted with academics and Incharge of the School. He appreciated the academics for producing prime rank college students from this faculty and inspired them to provide extra such scholar. He additionally suggested them to tie-up with non-public teaching institute for offering on-line teaching for aggressive exams. The CS additionally inspected below development Women’s Hostel of Social Welfare Department at Mithila below the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram. The Chief Secretary inspected CHC, Rangat and reviewed its functioning. The DHS and the CMO, Rangat briefed the Chief Secretary concerning the amenities accessible within the CHC. While interacting with the in-patients, he wished them speedy restoration. Expressing his satisfaction over the functioning of the CHC in a disciplined method, the Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of the Doctors for offering higher well being care to the sufferers of the world.
Thereafter, the Chief Secretary visited the below development pond below ‘Amrit Sarovar Mission’ which goals to rejuvenate a minimum of 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district throughout India to beat the water disaster in rural areas. He praised the ladies members who’ve developed the pond by means of MGNREGA Scheme. It was knowledgeable that 621 Man days had been generated below this mission by means of which fish farming actions will likely be carried out for home use and sale. The CS additionally visited Dhaninallah Beach and skilled Mangrove Nature Walk. He additionally launched sea turtle hatchlings into the ocean. The DFO, Mr. Abdul Qayam and different Forest Officials accompanied the CS throughout the go to. Thereafter, the Chief Secretary visited the Souvenir Shop at Betapur Saw Mill. He appreciated the efforts of Forest Department for organising Souvenir Shop by making artefacts from waste wooden. He additionally visited fish touchdown centre at Padmanabhapuram and interacted with fishermen neighborhood.
The Chief Secretary additionally visited Amkunj Beach and Panchawati Eco-tourism website and emphasised the necessity to sustaining naturality of seashore and its adjoining areas. He additionally inspected Rangat Bay Power House.
