MP Urges Procurement of New Headring Machine for Historic Chatham Saw Mill

Tarun Karthick

Port Blair, 29 July 2023

Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament representing Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has made a fervent enchantment to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to take fast steps in procuring a brand new operational Headring Machine for the enduring Chatham Saw Mill.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma highlighted the urgent want for a brand new Headring Machine on the Chatham Saw Mill. Presently, out of the 2 Headring Machines liable for slicing logs, the 54″ Vertical Saw Band machine, put in method again in 1974, needed to be dismantled on account of its age and malfunctioning elements.

This unlucky circumstance has left the famend Chatham Saw Mill with only one operational Headring Machine, the 72″ Vertical Saw Band machine, which was put in in 1984 and is now approaching its fortieth yr of service. Mr. Sharma burdened that this lone operational machine has been pushed past its meant lifespan and has turn out to be more and more prone to main breakdowns.

The Chatham Saw Mill, aside from being one of many oldest sawmills within the area, holds immense historic significance, attracting a substantial variety of vacationers each day. Its contributions to the native financial system and its position as a significant supply of timber for the individuals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands additional emphasise the criticality of sustaining its clean operations.

Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma expressed issues that within the unlucky occasion of the present 72″ Vertical Saw Band machine experiencing a extreme breakdown, the Saw Mill would come to a standstill, leading to a big setback for the complete area. Additionally, such a scenario would adversely impression the income generated by the Saw Mill for the Government.

To safeguard the pursuits of the individuals and protect this invaluable asset, Mr. Sharma passionately requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to prioritise the procurement of a brand new operational Headring Machine. The acquisition of a brand new machine, he emphasised, wouldn’t solely improve productiveness but in addition function an important backup in case of any unexpected points with the present one.