MP Bishnu Pada Ray Seeks Early Sanction of Phase-II CRF Works for A&N Islands

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 16 September 2025

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has expressed his gratitude to Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, for sanctioning 90 works value ₹49.98 crore below Phase-I of the Central Road Fund (CRF). The approval was granted on 28 August 2024.

According to Mr. Ray, the sanction has introduced “immense relief and hope” to the individuals of the Islands, fulfilling the dedication made by Mr. Gadkari throughout his go to to the Union Territory on 28 December 2024.

The MP additional knowledgeable that the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has already submitted proposals for Phase-II, comprising 40 works valued at ₹113.29 crore, to the Ministry on 11 September 2025. Given the Union Territory’s restricted budgetary assets, he urged the Union Minister to think about the proposals and grant each monetary sanction and administrative approval on the earliest.

Highlighting the importance of the second section, Mr. Ray stated that well timed sanction would deal with the long-pending connectivity and infrastructure necessities of the islanders. He reiterated his appreciation for Mr. Gadkari’s “continued support and commitment” in direction of the event and welfare of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.