Home Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee of his Ministry for Lakshadweep in New Delhi. During the meeting, the issues of connectivity including air connectivity, shipping and internet connectivity were discussed. <br/><br/>Agreeing with the request of members, Mr Singh directed that air connectivity infrastructure should be strengthened and facilities be increased and the matters should be taken up with the Ministry of Civil Aviation. In the shipping sector, it was decided that shipping, port and harbour infrastructure should be improved substantially.<br/><br/>The matters relating to land compensation, filling up of vacant posts, education, drinking water supply, power especially clean energy, tourism and coastal security were also discussed. Home Minister expressed satisfaction on the implementation of different central schemes, such as Housing for All, Aadhar enrolment, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, renewable energy, PAHAL, National Health Mission and the banking facilities.
News On AIR | July 13, 2017 8:59 PM
Rajnath chairs meeting of Advisory Committee of his Ministry for Lakshadweep