Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Aug 30: The former Up-Adhyaksh of Zilla Parishad, Mr Sudhir Biswas has invited the attention to the problems being faced by the remote residents of Little Andaman, Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay and requested his intervention for improvement in boat services to the islands.
Talking to Channel One News today Mr Biswas said that the southern group of islands like Little Andaman, Car-Nicobar and Campbell bay are one of the most isolated islands of this territory and majority of the population from these areas travel by ship or helicopter for various purposes. However, poor shipping connectivity has become a major concern hindering development in these remote islands.
Vessels like MV Sentinel, MV Chowra have been serving these remote islands for the past three decades. However, the poor state of these vessels causes many hardships to the commuters particularly during rainy seasons. He added that small boats which are not meant for high seas are being sent to Hut Bay, which also causes bagful of trouble for passengers.
It has now become essential to induct newer and larger vessels for the remote islands. Besides, the Administration should also consider constructing a Mini Airport at Little Andaman, the proposal for which is still pending, added Mr Biswas.
