Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 30 August 2025
In a significant reduction for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, has sanctioned ₹49.98 crore for 90 highway tasks throughout the Islands. The sanction, issued on August 28, 2025, covers each municipal areas and rural areas below the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD).
The approval follows constant efforts by Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, who had earlier highlighted the urgent want for monetary assist throughout Mr. Gadkari’s go to to Sri Vijaya Puram on December 28, 2024. At that point, Mr. Ray had identified that the restricted UT funds was inadequate to hold out crucial highway repairs and upgrades, urging assist below the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme.
Responding positively, Mr. Gadkari had instantly assured help and directed the A&N Administration to submit detailed proposals. Acting on this directive, the Administration submitted roadwork proposals in April and July 2025. Mr. Ray continued to personally comply with up with the Minister, resulting in in-principle approval on August 7, 2025, and the formal sanction order this week.
The sanctioned works embody 49 tasks throughout all 24 Municipal Wards and 41 tasks below APWD divisions, comprising:
– CD-III Prothrapur – 5 works
– RCD Wimberlygunj – 29 works
– MID Hut Bay – 5 works
- CD Campbell Bay – 2 works
Expressing gratitude, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray stated the sanction was a landmark step that may considerably enhance infrastructure throughout the Islands. He thanked Mr. Nitin Gadkari for his “visionary leadership and benevolent support” and likewise appreciated the A&N Administration for swiftly making ready the proposals.
The MP has additional urged the Administration to expedite submission of pending highway proposals for North & Middle Andaman and different left-out areas in order that comparable approvals will be secured at once. He assured islanders that he would proceed to pursue the tasks vigorously with the Ministry till their sanction and execution below CRIF is ensured.
