Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor Dr Dinesh Sharma reviewed preparations for the annual Island Tourism Festival, administered an integrity pledge and paid tribute to Maharishi Valmiki on Tuesday.
During a meeting at Lok Niwas, Dr Sharma reviewed a presentation by the Directorate of Information, Publicity and Tourism (IP&T).
He directed the Tourism Department to organise the festival on a grander scale than in previous years. He stressed the need to showcase the islands’ rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and tourism potential.
Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti and other senior officials attended the meeting. The administration has yet to announce the festival dates and programme details.
As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, Dr Sharma administered the integrity pledge to officers and employees at Lok Niwas. He urged them to perform their duties with honesty, transparency, accountability and impartiality.
Dr Dinesh Sharma called for stronger grievance redressal systems and whistleblower mechanisms. He emphasised that ethical conduct and transparent administrative practices are essential to good governance and public trust.
Dr Sharma also marked Maharishi Valmiki’s birth anniversary alongside members of the Valmiki community residing in the islands. They garlanded the sage’s portrait and remembered his teachings and literary contributions.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the enduring message of the Ramayana. He said Maharishi Valmiki’s life and work inspire people to follow truth, righteousness, good conduct and humanity.
Through these engagements, Dr Sharma highlighted tourism promotion, administrative integrity and the preservation of India’s cultural heritage as key priorities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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