SRI VIJAYA PURAM | NOVEMBER 12, 2026 | DWEEP TULIKA | ANDAMAN NEWS
Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan (RGPRS), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, State President Shri O. Basheer met Dr. Apoorva Sharma, Director (Rural Development, PRIs and ULBs), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, and Joint Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, to discuss pending development works and ongoing tender processes ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections.
According to a press release issued by RGPRS, the meeting focused on the status of various development projects for which tendering processes are reportedly yet to be completed, while some works remain under process.
During the interaction, Basheer emphasised the need to expedite the pending tender procedures so that development works could move forward and provide relief to residents facing long-standing local issues and public grievances.
RGPRS Highlights Need to Expedite Tender Processes
Basheer pointed out that several development-related tenders were still pending or undergoing procedural formalities.
He stressed that completing these processes at the earliest would help accelerate development activities at the Panchayat level and address issues affecting the general public.
The organisation maintained that timely implementation of development projects is particularly important ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, as several local infrastructure and public-welfare concerns remain pending.
Director Responds Positively, Says RGPRS
According to the organisation's press release, Dr. Apoorva Sharma responded positively to the issues raised during the meeting and gave an encouraging response to the suggestions placed before her.
RGPRS State President O. Basheer and members of the organisation expressed their appreciation to Dr. Sharma for listening to the concerns and giving attention to matters relating to public welfare.
However, the press release does not specify the number of pending tenders, the names or locations of the projects discussed, their estimated costs or any definite timeline for completion.
It also does not indicate whether any specific tender was approved or whether formal directions were issued following the meeting.
RGPRS Says It Will Continue Raising Public Issues
RGPRS stated that it remains committed to bringing public grievances to the attention of the concerned administrative authorities and working towards faster implementation of development projects at the Panchayat level.
The meeting comes ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, with the status of pending development works and tender processes likely to remain an important concern for local communities.
The next significant development will be whether the concerned departments take concrete steps to complete the pending procedures and move the projects towards implementation.