Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 25: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, has stressed for the need to convene Administrator’s Advisory Council (AAC) and State Plan Board (SPB) meetings for ensuring inclusive discussions and decision making.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble LG, the MP has observed that in the absence of structured discussions and deliberations through established democratic forums in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, coordination between elected body and the Administration is missing. Historically, Administrators (Lt. Governors) of the Islands used to head State Plan Board meetings annually, facilitating discussions and decisions on major developmental works utilizing UT budget grants.