Rabindranath Biswas
Diglipur, Oct 16: In an interview, Mr. Ankit Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, N & M Andaman made it clear that the public of N & M Andaman needn’t panic on the supply of essential commodities, petrol, diesel, LPG etc in the district.
According to information, when asked about an alleged misinformation which was viral on whatsapp group about the hindrance in the supply essential commodities and other items, the Deputy Commissioner categorically said that there is no need to be panicked by the impression that the supply of petrol, diesel, LPG, essential commodities etc would hindered owing to the dilapidated condition of the NH right from Baratang to Mayabunder.
He made it clear that the District Administration has taken all initiatives to ensure the smooth supply of all essential commodities, petrol, diesel, LPG etc so that the people of N & M Andaman District face no shortage of these basic requirements. He further said that the supply of these items are reportedly being done unhindered and hence the public shouldn’t unnecessarily panic.
The DC also said the concerns of the transporters were addressed by the senior officials of the Administration in a meeting and accordingly directions were given by him to rectify them. A list of helpline numbers has been circulated for any vehicles if they get stranded in transit so as to establish contact and extend necessary help for their rescue and to facilitate their free movement, the DC further said in the interview. He has taken initiative in coordination with the Civil Supply to monitor the stock of POL, LPG, etc on a daily basis and no hence he said that the public needn’t panic.
When asked about the dilapidated condition of the NH4 over which the public and political leaders are incensed and dissatisfied, the Deputy Commissioner said that he is seized of the worsen situation of the ATR/NH4 and he has taken decisive steps in this direction. As it is the peak rainy season, the blacktopping of the road isn’t reportedly possible, the DC said.
However, he said that he has held meetings with the officials of the NHIDCL and gave directions to them to fill all the potholes of the stretches of road from Baratang to Bakultala and Rangat and then in the Mayabunder area from Basantipur to Rest Camp. Accordingly teams have been deployed to carry out the work and at the same time the work is being closely monitored by the police and revenue officials to ensure the road is motorable for free movement of transport as well public vehicles, the DC said.
The District Magistrate, N & M Andaman District, ensuring the smooth supply of all essential items, once again appealed to the general public not to believe on hearsay or misinformation on social media; there wouldn’t be any shortage of essential items in the district, the Deputy Commissioner further emphasised in the interview.
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