Andaman Lieutenant Guv meets PM Modi to brief him about ongoing projects

Admiral (retd) D K Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him about the plans for the Union Territory, a senior official said on Saturday. various development projects.

Joshi met the Prime Minister on Friday and briefed him about the current status of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial and the Rani Lakshmibaisilla Lighthouse, as well as the efforts of the island management to attract more Various initiatives have been taken to cater for tourists, including state-of-the-art accommodation facilities, with a focus on solar power and better road connectivity, the official said.

The memorial on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island (formerly Ross Island) will highlight the contribution of the Indian National Army in the freedom struggle. Underwater glass tunnels, shopping areas, heritage accommodation and dinner cruises are proposed. The government has appointed a Singaporean company as a consultant to develop plans for the memorial. On January 23 last year, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the model of the memorial hall.

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