Port Blair, May 8: The Chairperson, Municipal Council, Smt Sheela Singh called on the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi in New Delhi last Thursday and invited him to visit these islands. In a release, the civic chief said that the Prime Minister has promised to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands soon.
During the meeting, Smt Singh also raised the issue of Devolution of Powers to PRIs and acceptance of recommendations of 4th Finance Commission in letter & spirit by Government of India to which the Prime Minister assured to look into the issues for early redresal.
Smt Singh also met the Home Minister Mr Rajnath Singh and appealed him to consider her demands for greater autonomy and devolution of powers to PRIs. Home Minister confirmed early consideration of the issues. Smt Singh also met the Joint Secretary, Mr Hitesh Makwana, Ministry of Home Affairs. The Jt Secretary assured that all the stake holders will be heard before accepting the recommendations of 4th Finance Commission.
