Until recently, reaching the area meant navigating a patchy and time-consuming route. That’s now changed with the completion of a 5.5-kilometre road built by the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD), which promises smoother travel and better access for both tourists and local residents.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are governed by bureaucrats—who are typically posted for tenures of two to three years. This has often led to a disconnect between local aspirations and long-term governance planning.
Workers took a collective pledge to stand united in demanding fair treatment and to push for policy reforms that reflect the evolving needs of the labor force.
The ICDS Project (Rural), Diglipur, held an awareness program in Madhupur to educate women and the elderly on emergency helplines 14567 and 181. The session included live demos, case studies, and distribution of info materials to boost rural safety awareness.