Port Blair, Nov 30: Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) A. K. Singh, visited Long Island today. The Pradhan and other members of Long Island, along with the member of Zilla Parishad of Long Island, Pradhan of Sabri Panchayat and other members of Panchayat received him on arrival. Thereafter, the Lt Governor held a meeting with representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and officers of the Departments. Problems faced by the people such as absence of rural roads, absence of Allopath Doctor at the local health centre, repair of RO Water Treatment Plant, non-availability of seats in ferries and other problems were discussed.
Hon’ble Lt Governor was apprised about the tourism potential of the Island. However, due to lack of facilities the potential has not been exploited. Hon’ble Lt Governor asked the Pradhan to work-out a proposal for tourism development and submit the same through the Deputy Commissioner.
Later, he took a round of the Guest House, PHC, school and the playground. He also visited the seafront to see the necessity of the sea wall. The Lt Governor issued specific directions on various issues and set deadlines for the completion of works, some of which have been pending for many years.
While returning, he stated that he was enchanted by the pristine beauty of the Island. Chief Secretary, Mr. Anand Prakash, Secretary to LG, Mr. S. N. Misra, Deputy Commissioner (N&M Andaman), Mr. Sanjay Kumar and Chief Engineer, APWD, Mr. P. K. Singh accompanied the Lt Governor during this tour.
