Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 05 February 2025
The President of the Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), Mr. Rangalal Halder, has raised an pressing attraction to the Chief Engineer of the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) relating to the extreme water scarcity affecting residents of Rangat Block, significantly in Mithila and Sitapur villages.
According to Mr. Halder, the present water provide system—offering water as soon as each two days for simply half-hour—has turn out to be grossly inadequate, inflicting immense hardship for the native inhabitants. The scenario is very difficult for senior residents, youngsters, and others who depend on a gentle water supply for each day wants.
The ANTCC President expressed grave considerations over each the amount and high quality of water being equipped. He identified that the water supply is situated dangerously near a web site the place medical waste from the Rangat Community Health Centre (CHC) is allegedly dumped, elevating the danger of contamination and posing severe well being hazards to residents.
As a right away reduction measure, Mr. Halder has requested that the APWD implement an alternate-day water provide system for the affected villages. He has additionally sought an in depth rationalization from the division relating to the foundation explanation for this persistent disaster.
The ANTCC President urged the authorities to take immediate corrective motion and prioritize the well-being of the residents by restoring an sufficient and hygienic water provide on the earliest.
