Harsh Vardhan Stresses On Making Andaman Nicobar Model In Use Of Solar Energy

02 April Port Blair

Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr.Harsh Vardhan urged the people of Andaman and Nicobar to use solar energy and work towards making the region model for the rest of the country.

Appreciating the state’s administration for embarking on the path of harnessing renewable energy, the Union Minister suggested the household to use solar energy.

During a presentation at Raj Niwas Wednesday , Dr Vardhan said the beauty of Andaman and Nicobar Islands need to be showcased to the rest of the world.

The southernmost point of the country is not Kanyakumari but Great Nicobar Island and it should be brought to the limelight, Dr Vardhan suggested and added that this information should also be inserted in the text books for school goers.

The minister also held a meeting with the Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt Gen A K Singh (Retd) who urged Dr Vardhan to sought the Centre’s intervention on various issues pertaining to the state’s development.

The Governor also apprised the Minister on the strategic importance of the Islands and the rich potential in areas of Tourism and Fisheries. He apprised the Minister on the accelerated pace of development in the islands since the past one year, as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.