Sundergarh-I road a major hurdle for movement of Fire Tenders in Baratang region

Ganeshan
Baratang, Dec 13: A battered but crucial road link at Sundergarh-I in Middle Andaman is posing a serious security risk for the residents of Baratang. The road which connects Sundergarh-I to various other parts of Baratang is laden with massive pot-holes becoming a serious impediment for the Fire fighters to respond to emergency calls.
According to reports, the road stretch, constructed about 6-10 months earlier, has been extremely battered. The Fire Station, Baratang utilises the road stretch to reach other parts of Baratang during emergencies.
However, negotiating the pot-hole laden stretch with fully loaded fire tenders has increased the response time for fire fighters and often fire vehicles gets stuck up on the road stretch.
“Islanders suffering for battered roads may not sound new, but the condition of the road at Sundergarh has left residents at serious risk of mishaps. Fire tenders loaded with water may get trapped in the pothole-ridden road stretch and fire vehicles may suffer extensive damages. Moreover, the condition of the road extensively delays fire fighters to reach the place of emergency. In the event of any fire accident, huge loss of lives and property will be caused due to the poor condition of the road. The authorities concerned should immediately press into action to prevent any disaster in Baratang,” said some residents of Sundergarh.
Speaking to Andaman Sheekha, the Pradhan, Sundergarh, Mr Biju Gurudasan said that the road doesn’t come under the jurisdiction of Sundergarh Panchayat. But if the administration hands over the road to my Panchayat, immediate repair works will be undertaken for the benefit of the residents, he assured.

MP urges Admn. for ensuring availability of Ultrasound, X-Ray machines in PHC Hut Bay

Port Blair, Dec 13: During the tour of Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, A & N Islands, to Little Andaman from Nov. 20 to 23, 2015, the villagers of Little Andaman Island interacted with him and expressed that due to non- availability of Ultra Sound and X-Ray machines in PHC Hut Bay, the patients who need such examination and tests, are compelled to visit Port Blair after spending huge amounts towards transportation, lodging/boarding etc. The position becomes more critical, if the patient is pregnant lady in advanced stage or an old aged person who needs companion to travel up to Port Blair by any means of transportation for such test/examination. They also informed about the non- availability of tickets in ship and in helicopter in due course of time.
Considering these facts and circumstances, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament in his letter has requested the Chief Secretary, A & N Administration for intervening in to the matter and to direct the Health Department to ensure for the availability of Ultrasound machine and X-Ray machine in PHC, Hut Bay for the benefit of the Islanders.