Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 June 2025
As part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance and service delivery in remote tribal regions, the Deputy Commissioner of Nicobar District, Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, undertook an official visit to Chowra and Teressa Islands. The visit aimed to assess the progress of developmental works and reinforce coordination among departments for effective implementation of government schemes.
During the visit, Mr. Kale conducted review meetings with members of the Tribal Councils, Village Headmen, and departmental officials in both Chowra and Teressa. Discussions centered on identifying local challenges, developmental priorities, and mechanisms to accelerate ongoing and future projects.
In Chowra, the Deputy Commissioner inspected several key infrastructure points, including the R.O. Plant, the local school, the Health & Wellness Centre, jetty facilities, water supply systems, and the road network. Emphasizing the importance of public health, he directed officials to ensure cleanliness and proper upkeep of the Health & Wellness Centre. He also instructed BSNL representatives to maintain uninterrupted communication services by ensuring the continuous functionality of the VSAT facility.
On Teressa Island, Mr. Kale visited the villages of Alurong, Luxi, Chukmachi, and Kalaasi, engaging directly with residents to understand their concerns and assess the ground realities of public service delivery. He reviewed the implementation status of various government schemes and inspected infrastructure including roads planned under the PMGSY scheme, local schools, Anganwadi Centre, and the Primary Health Centre.
Addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to initiate necessary improvements in road connectivity under PMGSY, with physical work scheduled to begin post-monsoon by November 2025. He also underscored the importance of expediting pond construction projects in Chowra to improve water storage and management capacity.
Reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to equitable development, Mr. Kale assured Tribal Council representatives that all projects approved during the recent District Planning Committee (DPC) meeting would be implemented in a timely manner with robust monitoring mechanisms in place.
The visit reflects the Nicobar District Administration’s focused approach towards inclusive development, ensuring that remote tribal communities receive sustained attention and access to essential services.
