Sri Vijaya Puram, July 05: Mr. Rajesh Majumdar, State Vice President of Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has appealed to the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Little Andaman by ensuring the availability of specialist medical services and essential healthcare facilities in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
In a representation addressed to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner (South Andaman), Assistant Secretary (AR Wing) and the Public Grievance Officer of the Directorate of Health Services, Mr. Majumdar highlighted the pressing healthcare challenges faced by residents of the remote island.
He pointed out that the absence of a permanent Gynaecologist at the local health centre compels pregnant women to travel to G.B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram, for antenatal care, childbirth and emergency medical treatment. Such travel, he noted, involves long sea journeys, substantial expenditure on transportation, accommodation and food, loss of wages, and prolonged separation from family members. He further observed that delays caused by adverse weather or transportation constraints could pose serious risks to the lives of both mother and child during medical emergencies.
Mr. Majumdar also emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated mortuary van and ambulance in Little Andaman to ensure the dignified transportation of deceased persons. He stated that the absence of these essential services causes significant hardship and emotional distress to bereaved families.
Referring to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Mr. Majumdar stressed that strengthening healthcare services in Little Andaman is essential to ensure equitable access to quality medical care for people living in remote and geographically challenging regions. He urged the Administration to post a permanent Gynaecologist, ensure the availability of specialist doctors, modern diagnostic facilities, emergency medical services, adequate medicines, ambulance support and other critical healthcare infrastructure.
He further stated that these measures would help reduce unnecessary referrals to the mainland, ease the financial burden on island residents and ensure timely, accessible and quality healthcare services for the people of Little Andaman.
Mr. Majumdar appealed to the Administration to take prompt action to upgrade the healthcare infrastructure in Little Andaman, stating that such initiatives would significantly improve the welfare of islanders and contribute towards achieving the national goal of building a healthy, inclusive and developed India by 2047.
