Lt Governor Addresses Islanders on the Eve of 75Thindependence
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I pay my the eve of 75 Independence Day homages and heartfelt tributes to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom struggle and to those who "I bow to freedom fighters, whose supreme protected the sovereignty of the country. Our Islands had witnessed the struggle and sacrifices of the freedom fighters. This sacrifices led to freedom of our country": Lt Governor year we are celebrating the 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' on completion of 50 years of historic victory in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 Presence of 'Vijay Jyothi' in our Islands is a and it's a matter of pride for us that on this auspicious occasion the 'Vijay Jyothi' is in our Islands. matter of pride: Lt Governor I appeal to the Islanders to strictly follow COVID- 19 guidelines and get vaccinated on time for ensuring good health of self and family members. Important initiatives of Administration towards development of On this historic occasion, let us reaffirm inspiration from the sacrifices of the great martyrs of our freedom struggle and steer our Islands towards the Islands in various sectors highlighted path of peace, harmony and prosperity. Port Blair, Aug. 14 and Star Categorization. 60 percent The Lt Governor, A&N Islands, employment in these projects will be Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, reserved for the youth of these Islands, the NM, VSM (Retd.) greeted the people of Lt Governor added. (Admiral D K Joshi) the Islands on the auspicious occasion The Lt Governor said that there is a PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) of 75th Independence Day and said, " I proposal for two 'New Greenfield Airports' Lieutenant Governor bow to all the freedom fighters, whose in A&N Islands, of which, the Aerial Andaman & Nicobar Islands & supreme sacrifices were instrumental in LiDAR Survey of one Airport has been Vice Chairman the attainment of the freedom of our completed while the Survey for the second Islands Development Agency country." The Lt Governor said this in his Airport will also be completed this year. th address to the Islanders on the eve of The development of 'Water Aerodrome' 75 Independence Day to be Independence Day broadcast/telecast by for the operation of Seaplanes for Swaraj AIR/Doordarshan today. has been completed while the work for Phase- Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and Long Island celebrated in A&N Islands today The Lt Governor mentioned that we are II will start soon. The Lt Governor stated that are in the final stage while the site selection celebrating the 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' as part of the COVID vaccination programme, process is underway for the development Lt Governor to hoist the National Flag marking the completion of 50 years of 3,14,000 eligible persons have been vaccinated of 'Water Aerodrome' at Port Blair. historic victory in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 which also include the 'Particularly For the exploration of Offshore Oil and today at 9.14 am at Netaji Stadium and it is a matter of pride for us that on this Vulnerable Tribal Groups'. Natural Gas in Isles, the Lt Governor said Port Blair, Aug. 14 Independence Day be hoisted at Gram auspicious occasion, the 'Vijay Jyothi' is in Giving details about different Oil India Limited will be taking up Seismic Every year on 15th celebrations as per the Panchayat level. our Islands. development initiatives in these Islands, the Survey work in two offshore blocks in a August, the Nation COVID-19 protocols by The Hon'ble Lt. In addition to facing the challenges of Lt Governor said that under Islands day or two. celebrates its ensuring social Governor, A&N COVID-19, the Lt Governor also Development Agency Project Phase-I, Public- The Lt. Governor stated that under the Independence Day with distancing, wearing of Islands Admiral DK highlighted some important initiatives of Private Partnership (PPP) Eco-Tourism Resorts 'Har Ghar Nal Scheme', 100 percent work grandeur, gaiety, masks, proper Joshi , PVSM, AVSM, the Administration for the development of will be developed in Long, Aves, Smith & Ross to provide Functional Household Tap fervour and enthusiasm. sanitization, avoiding YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) these Islands in different sectors. Keeping Island and Shaheed Dweep at an estimated Connection (FHTC) to every household in This year being the 75th large gatherings, will grace the UT level in mind, the preparedness to tackle the investment of Rs. 700 crores, the response of rural areas has been completed. He said year of our protecting vulnerable function at Netaji challenges of COVID in future, the Lt the RFQ is expected by end of this month. In with the completion of 'Rutland Water independence, the Day persons etc. Stadium, Port Blair and Governor remarked that to augment our addtion to this, for the 11 PPP projects under Supply Scheme' about 6.6 MLD water will will be celebrated in a In A&N Islands, as hoist the National Flag Health Institutions, oxygen supply will be Phase -II in North/Middle and South be made available. Keeping in mind the manner befitting the per the tradition, the at 9.14 am tomorrow made available through oxygen pipeline Andaman, the survey and DPR are being necessity of Rain Water Harvesting in Port occasion, however with National Flag would be after laying wreath at in 30-30 beds in Community Health Centre prepared by the Consultant appointed by Blair, a 'Blue Pipe' initiative has been some extra precaution hoisted at all Govt. the 'Martyrs’ Column' at Diglipur, Rangat and Car Nicobar. Apart NITI Aayog, the RFQ of which will be started. Under this initiative, community and measures in view of Offices/Institutions at the National from this, the Forest Corporation Building issued shortly. All these projects will be level rain water harvesting structure has the COVID-19 situation. including Schools, Memorial Cellular Jail. at Haddo will also be renovated and turned ecologically sustainable and constructed been created by taking rain water from the The Govt. of India has Dispensaries, Post The parade and guard into COVID Facility Centre, he said. Phase- under the International Development roof tops to the nearest wells of PBMC. The issued guidelines for the Offices etc. The of honour will comprise I work of the 50 bedded AYUSH Hospital norms such as GRIHA, LEED, Green Globe (Contd. on last page) conduct of the National Flag will also (Contd. on last page) GREETINGS 15 persons/organizations to On the glorious occasion of 75th Independence Day, I 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'- commemoration extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the th people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. get Lt Governor's of 75 anniversary of India's Independence We should never forget the tremendous sacrifice made CS to flag off Freedom Run from by all great freedom fighters and this is the occasion to Commendation Certificate pledge to defend the sovereignty of our country and Port Blair, Aug. 14 Mukesh Singh (JC- Worker (AWW), Social National Memorial Cellular Jail today national integrity. Today is a time to bow in remembrance Fifteen people from 533253X) General Duty, Welfare Department, of all those patriots. different walks of life 4th Battalion the Garhwal Blood Bank, GB Pant Port Blair, Aug. 14 Let us all take a vow on this auspicious occasion to and profession including Rifles (Indian Army), Hospital, Friends to As part of 'Azadi Ka follow all the precautionary guidelines to win over the Govt./civil society Shri Mohan Kuruvilla, Support, NGO (Blood Amrit Mahotsav'- Pandemic COVID 19. organization have been Administrative Officer, Donation), Shri Anish commemoration of th On this auspicious occasion, we re-dedicate ourselves selected for this year's Lt Andaman Adim Janjati NS, Dance Teacher 75 anniversary of for constructing a vibrant and prosperous India and also G o v e r n o r ' s Vikas Samiti, Smti Nina (Public), Shri MP Abdul India's Independence, to take our Islands to the path of prosperity. Commendation Paul, Forester, Legal Cell, Rasheed, Naval the Department of Art On this occasion I urge the people of Andaman and Certificate. The Van Sadan, Sep (HK) Contractor (Public) Social & Culture in Nicobar Islands to cherish the values of democracy, rule recipients are Dr. Natraj Kashinath Bhatial Work, Smti VD Leju, collaboration with the of law, secularism, pluralism, universal brotherhood, M, Assistant Professor (4494169X), serving Social Worker (Public), Department of (Aug.15). The Chief Run from National social harmony and foster scientific temper and spirit of (Chest & TB), ANIIMS, soldier in Indian Army Shri Dipankar Das, Education will be Secretary, A&N Memorial Cellular Jail enquiry.