Long Island, Jan 28: In a significant development, the administration has taken serious action to resolve key infrastructure issues raised by the residents and PRI members of Long Island. The move comes after local representatives threatened to stage a protest demanding five essential facilities for the island’s development. While one major demand, repairing the Yeretta Jetty, remains pending, four crucial issues have been successfully addressed, bringing relief and joy to the residents.
Andaman Sheekha daily had earlier highlighted the matter in 20 January 2025 issue.
Speaking to Andaman Shikha, the Zilla Parishad Member of Long Island, Mr. Ashok Hawaldar, today confirmed that the administration has responded positively to their demands. He expressed gratitude for the swift action taken, highlighting the following key improvements:
He said that a dedicated ambulance has been sanctioned for the island, and it is expected to arrive as early as tomorrow. This will significantly improve medical emergency response for the residents.
He added that Long Island, which was facing frequent power outages due to faulty generators, now has two repaired power sets. This has eliminated load shedding, ensuring a steady electricity supply for the community.
Regarding night Ambulance Boat Service he said that addressing the issue of emergency medical evacuations at night, the administration has assured that the marine boats stationed at Long Island will be utilized as night ambulance boats in case of emergencies, providing crucial assistance to patients in need.
Deployment of Lab Technicians he said that Residents had been facing difficulties due to the absence of a dedicated Lab Technicians for PHC Long Island. As an immediate solution, the administration has decided to send Lab Technician to Long Island twice a week, a move welcomed by the Islanders.
While four of the five demands have been fulfilled, the repair and maintenance of the Yeretta jetty remain unresolved.
Mr. Hawaldar stated that the issue is complex and requires approval from higher authorities at the ministry level. An estimate has been prepared, but the executing agency has yet to be finalized. However, the administration has assured that they are actively pursuing the matter with senior officials.
For now, the resolution of key infrastructure concerns has brought immense relief to the people of Long Island, who have expressed their gratitude to the administration for addressing their long-pending demands.
