Sri Vijaya Puram | June 2, 2026
Mr. E S Rajesh, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Campbell Bay, has urged the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) to extend the frequency of ship providers between Sri Vijaya Puram and Campbell Bay, citing rising transportation difficulties confronted by residents of Great Nicobar Island.
In a letter addressed to the Director of Shipping Services on June 2, Pramukh E.S. Rajesh acknowledged that at current just one crusing service operates each week between Campbell Bay and Sri Vijaya Puram, departing on Thursdays. According to the letter, the restricted frequency of ship actions has precipitated appreciable inconvenience to residents of Campbell Bay and adjoining areas, significantly within the transportation of passengers, important commodities, medical emergency instances, official journey necessities, and different pressing wants.
The Panchayat Samiti has requested the Administration to make essential preparations for working a ship service each fifth day between Sri Vijaya Puram and Campbell Bay. The proposal, it mentioned, would considerably enhance connectivity and profit most of the people residing within the distant areas of Great Nicobar Island.
The letter additionally highlighted the elevated motion of officers related to the continuing Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project. It famous that the motion and visits of officers to Campbell Bay have risen significantly and that helicopter providers are closely occupied by officers and project-related personnel. As a consequence, members of the general public are reportedly going through difficulties in acquiring helicopter tickets for pressing journey, medical functions, and different important necessities.
Further, the Pramukh identified that numerous authorities staff, college students, and residents are anticipated to return to their respective stations throughout June as the holiday interval involves an finish. This, it mentioned, is prone to additional improve demand for each ship and helicopter providers between Sri Vijaya Puram and Campbell Bay.
Seeking quick intervention, the Pramukh has requested the Directorate of Shipping Services to operationalize a ship service each fifth day with quick impact and think about the matter sympathetically within the curiosity of the general public.
