Trinath & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, Jun 30: Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of the North and Middle Andaman District said that the construction work of NH4 is under progress, the two major Bridges are unfinished but works are on progress with speed.
On Tuesday, in a telephonic conversation, the Deputy Commissioner said that under NH4 package, two major bridges are under construction, and works on one of the bridges is heading towards completion.
She said that the much awaited Humphrey Strait Creek Bridge of North and Middle Andaman District is scheduled to be inaugurated very soon. The structural works of the Bridge will be completed by next month, and the second phase of ornamental works, like lighting etc has also been started, which might be completed within a month or two, the DC added.
The DC said that the N&M Andaman District Administration is also monitoring that due to heavy rain the movement of the general public as well as movement of essential goods, is not disrupted on ATR.
“Administration is ensuring that any damage to roads is being repaired immediately. The work of NH4 is under progress though there is lockdown, special provisions have been made for the work in progress so that there should not be any problem,” Dr. Bhati added.
The DC, NMA further pointed out that the COVID-19 situation in NMA District is almost under control; A &N Islands is facing the second wave COVID-19 but because of the effective proactive steps taken by the Administration from starting the situations are now under control.
Apart from this almost more than 45000 doses of vaccine has been provided to the people till, and within the next 15 days almost 20000 doses of vaccine will be provided. Meanwhile the NMA District will soon come under the highest coverage of vaccine in the District among the country, the DC mentioned.
“Also many restrictions against the movement of people were issued but as now the situation is under control, so the relaxation against the restrictions has also been issued simultaneously. In coming days more relaxation will be provided,” said Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan.
The DC further said that now all non-essential shops are permitted to open on all days between 06.00 AM to 03.00 PM and the movement of labourers and persons engaged in agriculture and its allied activities are permitted beyond 03.00 PM up to 06.00 PM as per the order issued.
She further urged the general public to strictly follow Covid Appropriate Behavior. As situation is under control, people should not violate the COVID guidelines and also urged all the eligible beneficiaries to take their second dose of vaccine on time.
Altogether 10 vaccination centers are being provided sufficient doses of vaccines on regular bases.
The DC further pointed out that for the very first time a new initiative is being taken by NMA District administration that we are recruiting Civil Defense Volunteer, for which the interview will be conducted next week, so all the eligible and interested youths of NMA District are requested to participate in this initiative, this will also increase the handling capacity regarding COVID-19 or any other Disaster in coming days.