Port Blair, Apr 03: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration to organize Flea Market and Similar events twice a week at Marina Park Port Blair for entertainment and amusement of Islanders.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary the Member of Parliament mentioned that before the pandemic people of South Andaman used to witness events like Flea Market on a regular basis, which were very professionally organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
He added that these extremely popular events were great sources of entertainment and amusement for the people of South Andaman region, who often feel isolated due to remoteness from Mainland India. These events also used to attract a lot of visiting tourists.
The Member of Parliament added that the Flea Market was also a source of income for various social groups and SHGs and a good platform for local artists to showcase their talent, who are hired for various events.
As the third wave of COVID-19 is over and there are zero active COVID-19 cases in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Member of Parliament requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to issue instruction to the concerned department to organize Flea Market and similar events atleast twice a month at Marina Park, Port Blair for the entertainment and amusement of Islanders.
