Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 10 June 2023
A delegation from the Ranchi Association, Port Blair, accompanied by tribal members of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, held a productive meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Mr. Hemant Soren, on Friday morning. The meeting took place at the Circuit House, South Point, Port Blair.
The delegation, led by President Mr. Febiyanus Toppo and comprising Vice-President Mr. Suman Lakra, General Secretary Adv. Prakash Minj, Secretary Mr. Sebastian Tirkey, Cashier Mr. Phool Kumar, and Joint Secretaries Mr. Sunil Minj and Mr. Anil Toppo, engaged in discussions with the Chief Minister on various aspects of development for the Chota Nagpuri Adivasis (Ranchi Community) residing in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The members highlighted measures aimed at the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in the Islands.
During the meeting, a range of topics related to the social, economic, political, and educational development of the Chota Nagpuri Adivasis were addressed. The delegation brought up issues such as the provision of transit accommodation for tribals on the mainland and the increased airfares affecting the community.
Furthermore, the delegation emphasized the cultural bonds and similarities between the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the state of Jharkhand.
Expressing satisfaction over the meeting, the Chief Minister conveyed his happiness in meeting the members of the Ranchi Association. He assured them that their demands would be earnestly considered and addressed.