Sri Vijaya Puram, November 2: In a significant push towards accelerating rural infrastructure development, Er. S.P. Tikader, the newly appointed Executive Engineer (PRIs) for North and Middle Andaman, conducted an official site visit to the Gram Panchayat Harinagar office on October 31. He was accompanied by Er. Abhishek Singh, Junior Engineer, Gram Panchayat Harinagar.
Upon arrival, the Executive Engineer was formally welcomed and felicitated with a traditional shawl presented by Mrs. Sabitri Burman, Up-Sarpanch, in the presence of Mr. Manojit Halder, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Harinagar; Mr. Sumanta Das, Sarpanch; and Mr. Prosenjit Mondal, Chairman of the Standing Committee.
Following the reception, a high-level meeting was convened where Pradhan Mr. Manojit Halder raised several critical development issues directly affecting the region. The Pradhan highlighted that numerous project estimates have already been prepared but are currently pending the tendering process. He strongly urged the Executive Engineer to immediately float these tenders to ensure swift execution on the ground. Additionally, the Pradhan brought forward long-pending public demands for new infrastructure, requesting that fresh technical estimates be prepared for them without delay.
Responding proactively, Er. S.P. Tikader told the delegation that since taking charge, he has already initiated the floating of several work tenders, and assured that the remaining pending works would be floated very shortly. He issued spot directions to the Junior Engineer to prepare and submit all outstanding estimates for further administrative action, emphasising his commitment to executing local projects immediately.
Later in the day, the Executive Engineer, accompanied by the PRIs and officials, inspected the ongoing project for the upgradation of the Gram Panchayat Harinagar Market Block. During the inspection, Er. Tikader issued strict directives to the Junior Engineer and the working contractor to expedite the construction and ensure the timely completion of the building.
The developmental visit concluded on a positive note, with Pradhan Mr. Manojit Halder expressing his heartiest gratitude to the Executive Engineer for prioritising the needs of Gram Panchayat Harinagar and taking immediate corrective steps to boost rural development.
