Port Blair, Apr 16: The Director, NMML and also former Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Mr. Shakti Sinha on 20th April 2017 will be moderating a session of book release at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML), New Delhi.
Titled “Islands in Flux” the book covers a compilation of writings on key issues and developments in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands over the last two decades. Written by Pankaj Sekhsaria, one of the islands best known and most consistent chroniclers of contemporary issues, it features information, insight and perspective related to the environment, wildlife conservation, development and the islands indigenous communities.
The book provides an important account that is relevant both for the present and the future of these beautiful and fragile but also very volatile island chain. It is both a map of the region as well as a framework for the way forward, and essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of our world.
The session will be followed by a panel discussion involving prominent personalities who have been involved with the islands in recent years which will commence from 3 pm followed by Mr. Pankaj Sekhsaria, Author, Islands in Flux – The Andaman and Nicobar Story, Mr. Anindo Majumdar, Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Air Marshall PK Roy, Former C-in-C, Andaman and Nicobar Command.
