Development of Andaman, Lakshadweep priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah

Development of infrastructure and increasing tourism facilities in Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep is the priority of the Narendra Modi government Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on FridayChairing a meeting of the Island Development Agency IDA Shah also said the central government is preserving the culture and heritage of these islands and accelerating the development works according to an official releaseDuring the meeting the home minister reviewed the progress of the ongoing development initiatives in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep the release saidEven though these islands are far from Delhi they are close to our hearts development of infrastructure and increasing tourism facilities there is the priority of the government he saidShah emphasised the need for a holistic approach to infrastructure projects in both island groups and called on all concerned central ministries to collaborate on initiatives related to tourism trade and other key sectorsHe also issued clear directives to address pending issues and expedite the completion of ongoing projectsThe home minister underscored the importance of advancing solar and wind energy initiatives in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and LakshadweepHe emphasised achieving the goal of 100 per cent renewable energy generation through solar panels and windmills in these regionsShah directed the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MNRE to implement the PM Surya Ghar scheme by installing solar panels in all households across both island groupsIn the meeting the Ministry of Home Affairs Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration and Lakshadweep administration made comprehensive presentation on various development projects including enhancements in digital connectivity air connectivity and port developmentThe meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral retd D K Joshi administrator of Lakshadweep Praful Patel Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and secretaries from various Union ministries along with other senior officialsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever