Sarthak Kanjilal
Port Blair, December 20: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Mr Shahshi Kant Sharma during his fifth visit to these picturesque islands, found sea changes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Sharing his experience with a group of journalists at Raj Niwas on Sunday, Mr. Sharma said that the governance has improved a lot in these islands, system and machineries are geared up, which is good for the growth and prosperity of this region.
Mr Shahshi Kant Sharma visited Andaman last time in 2012 and 2013 and this time witnessing major changes in Andaman he said that these islands are outstanding and fascinating and represents whole spirit and contents of India, the diversity, people of these Islands fascinate him apart from natural beauty and tremendous attractions.
He added that the major change he noticed from the beginning is cleanliness. “Roads, which are now giving a different look, constructions at Havelock, discipline in various sectors road signage, traffic etc. are positive sign,” he added.
Answering to a media questions about the changes he want to see in future, Mr Shahshi said that it should be ensured that whatever developmental project we take up in the future let it be commercial, economical, tourism, that should not harm the ecology, flora, fauna and life of the people.
Further Mr Shahshi added that Medical College, Medical Insurance are very good initiatives for the welfare of the people.
“People must come forward with non polluting industries. Stride in the direction to improve communication is a must, encouraging entrepreneurship, advanced ferries for secure and faster movement are some areas that can be focussed on,” Mr Shahshi said.
He further said, he has the feeling that the whole machinery of A&N Administration is now geared up to take up bigger challenges for growth and prosperity of the Islands.
Sharing her views, wife of Mr Shahshi Kant Sharma, Mrs Sandhya Sharma, National Commentator/ex News Reader at Doordarshan said that there is sea change in the islands especially in Port Blair and Havelock. She said that there is a lot of improvement.
Mr. Shashi Kant Sharma, the 12th Comptroller & Auditor General of India was on a visit to the Islands last week. He belongs to the 1976 batch of IAS (Bihar Cadre) and has wide experience in the field of public administration, financial services and infrastructure development.
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