New LG lists out his priorities
Execution of tsunami related relief & rehab. projects to be accelerated
THE DAILY TELEGRAMS, Dec. 29, 2006
Port Blair, Dec 28
Listing out his priorities at an interaction with the media-persons here
today, the new Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Bhopinder Singh said his first
and foremost task would be to ensure speedy and effective implementation of
tsunami related relief and rehabilitation projects in Andaman & Nicobar
Islands. He said, major thrust would also been laid on expediting and
initiating the critically needed developmental projects for the betterment
of these islands with focus on issues like civic amenities, infrastructure,
job opportunities, tourism etc. Realizing the diverse socio-economic
aspirations of the various sections of our population to collectively usher
into an era of progress & development would be yet another key priority, he
observed.
Lt. Gen Bhopinder Singh said, since he was an ex-soldier, he always
believed in putting the interest of the country and its people before
anything else. In the same spirit, he looked forward to getting personal
involved in all the key issues, concerns and challenges on ground and then
working out the requisite strategies for speedy and effective resolutions.
The Lt. Governor said, he was greatly impressed by the manner in which
the people of this island territory live in perfect harmony in the backdrop
of rich diversity, which, he said, makes it a role model for the whole
country. "It is in this 'Mini India', where people join hands in a unified,
peaceful and progressive manner for the overall betterment of their islands",
he observed.
This was the first meeting Lt. Gen. Bhopinder Singh had with the media
persons after he assumed the office of the Lt. Governor. He minced no word
to make it clear to the scribes that he would ensure regular tete with the
press to ascertain from them their views on various aspects about the
governance as well as the developmental issues relating to these islands. He
also sought active support of the media and urged them to play a
constructive and effective role in highlighting any relevant issues in a
sensitive and progressive manner, which, he said, will ultimately lead to
the betterment of the people.