Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 17: Former Member of Parliament, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, has requested the Chief Secretary to consider a proposal aimed at enhancing the connectivity to Little Andaman Island by reducing the travel time for ferries. This initiative, he believes, will significantly benefit local tourism, trade, and the daily lives of the islanders.

At present, ferries operate between Phoenix Bay and Hut Bay, with a journey time of approximately 7 to 8 hours, making it difficult for tourists and islanders to return on the same day. In contrast, ferry services to nearby islands like Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) and Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) allow for return trips on the same day.