Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 09 September 2025
Rajesh Majumdar, State Vice President of the Youth Wing of Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS), has written to the Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration urging immediate action to address the lack of a permanent gynaecologist at Little Andaman.
In his letter, Majumdar highlighted the hardships faced by expectant mothers on the island, who are often referred to Sri Vijaya Puram in the late stages of pregnancy. He pointed out that patients and their families are compelled to travel long distances, incurring heavy transportation costs and enduring delays due to the limited availability of ships. “The journey poses serious risks to both mother and child, while also creating financial and emotional distress for families, particularly those from middle-class and poor backgrounds,” he stated.
Majumdar emphasized that women in their seventh month of pregnancy are routinely referred to Sri Vijaya Puram, which he described as a “significant challenge” for islanders who have no access to specialised care locally.
He has appealed to the Administration to post a permanent gynaecologist at Little Andaman to ensure timely and adequate medical care for expecting mothers. Copies of the letter have also been forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, the Director of Health, and the Grievance Cell of the Directorate of Health.
