CPI (M) Urges Government to Deal with Power Disaster in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Tarun Karthick

Campbell Bay, 1 July 2023

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI (M)] has referred to as upon the Government of India to take quick motion concerning the ability disaster within the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In a letter submitted to the Secretary (Power), Government of India, D. Ayyappan, Secretary of the CPI (M) Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee, emphasised the necessity for a high-level technical delegation to research the causes of the continued energy shortages.

During his latest go to to Delhi, Ayyappan expressed issues over the frequent energy cuts lasting 5 to six hours each day in numerous components of the South Andaman, North Andaman, and Middle Andaman Districts. He highlighted the present energy technology strategies, together with diesel technology, solar energy, and hydroelectric technology in Diglipur, North Andaman.

Ayyappan identified that each the Electricity Department of the A & N Administration and personal companies are concerned in energy technology within the Islands. However, he acknowledged that mismanagement, chaos, and unplanned implementation have plagued the ability sector, leading to extreme disruptions to the ability provide for Island residents.

The CPI (M) Secretary conveyed that the ability disaster has continued for a number of years and worsened in latest occasions, even affecting college students throughout their board examinations. Despite the guarantees of mega initiatives made by the Prime Minister in 2018, the scenario stays dire, impacting companies and shopkeepers who depend on a steady energy provide.

Ayyappan highlighted the shortage of explanations supplied by the Electricity Department for the intermittent energy cuts. He referred to a proposal submitted by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to the Ministry of Power, urging the Secretary (Power) to grant approval for the revival of departmental energy homes within the Islands.

The CPI (M) has referred to as for pressing measures to extend energy technology and alleviate the hardships confronted by the Islanders. They await the Government’s response to their calls for for a high-level technical delegation to handle the ability disaster and produce about sustainable options for Andaman & Nicobar Islands.