Navneet & Vikramaditya
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 13: Mr. V.K. Abdul Aziz, Zilla Parishad Member representing Bindraban Constituency, has raised several issues concerning the youth of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the District Planning Committee (DPC) meeting held on November 10 and 11.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Abdul Aziz explained that the District Planning Committee plays an important role in coordinating departmental plans and preparing the action plan through which funds are subsequently allocated for development activities.
During the meeting, he particularly highlighted the concerns of candidates whose recruitment process had already progressed to approximately one-third of its completion. He expressed happiness over the intervention of the Member of Parliament, who, according to him, directed the concerned officials and departmental secretaries to withdraw the decision to pursue the matter before the Supreme Court and instead consider the future of the young aspirants.
Mr. Abdul Aziz stated that the candidates had already secured favourable outcomes before the first and second benches, but the concerned department had reportedly decided to approach the Supreme Court thereafter. He said that taking the matter further through prolonged litigation could adversely affect the future of the candidates who have been waiting for employment opportunities.
He thanked the Member of Parliament for taking up the concerns of the island’s youth and making efforts to safeguard their future. He also highlighted the growing unemployment situation in the islands, stating that a large number of educated young people continue to remain unemployed despite seeking opportunities.
Mr. Abdul Aziz further mentioned that the recent DPC meeting was the final one for the present Zilla Parishad, as elections are expected within the next two to three months. He appealed to members of the public, particularly unemployed youth, to come forward, meet their representatives and raise their concerns. He assured them that he would extend his support in taking their issues to the appropriate authorities and ensuring that genuine demands receive attention.
He also pointed out that plans prepared through the DPC are forwarded to the Lieutenant Governor for consideration. Expressing optimism about the present administration, he described the newly appointed Lieutenant Governor as someone who has come forward with concern for the poor and common people.
Mr. Abdul Aziz said he hoped that a delegation led by the Member of Parliament would be able to take up the recruitment issue with the Lieutenant Governor and secure a positive outcome for the affected candidates.
