Sri Vijaya Puram, October 29: A delegation of Pradhans from South Andaman paid a courtesy visit to Lok Niwas, Sri Vijaya Puram, on 27 October 2026 and met the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Prof. Dinesh Sharma.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed various developmental issues concerning their respective jurisdictions and requested the Lieutenant Governor’s intervention to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the Islands.
On this occasion, Mr. Mohd Safiq, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Mithakhari, submitted a requisition letter to the Lieutenant Governor, highlighting several pressing public issues and seeking appropriate intervention for their early resolution. The key issues raised by Mr. Mohd Safiq included the following.
Urgent repair and maintenance of State Highway: He requested urgent repair and maintenance of the State Highway from Ograbraj Junction to Saithan Khari Junction via Namunaghar Junction to ensure safer and smoother transportation for the public.
Resolution of water scarcity: He requested the Lieutenant Governor to issue necessary directions to APWD to explore additional and sustainable measures to address the recurring water scarcity problem in the region, particularly during the peak summer season.
Enhancement of power supply: He sought appropriate measures to improve and strengthen electricity supply across the region to ensure a more reliable power supply for residents.
Upgradation of PHC Tushnabad: He requested the Lieutenant Governor to visit the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Tushnabad, which caters to the healthcare needs of residents across four Panchayats.
