Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 15: The Child Helpline-1098 (CHL) under the Directorate of Social Welfare successfully conducted various awareness programmes and webinars for raising awareness about the functioning of Child Helpline-1098. As part of the campaign various activities were conducted at Seva Niketan (CCI), Dairy Farm, Govt. Sec. School, South Point and WCD Control Room, VIP Road Junglighat. The campaigns aimed at raising awareness about services provided by Child Helpline-1098. Campaigns brought together students, PRI members, Asha workers, NGOs, SHG members and health workers uniting them in a common cause to safeguard children’s rights and welfare.
Nehru Yuva Kendra Hosts Mega Yuva Utsav at Campbell Bay
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 15: The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Campbellbay in collaboration with Local Administration, Campbellbay organized one day full Mega Programme- Yuva Utsav at Community Hall, Campbellbay on 14/12/2024 with the aims to rekindle the spirit of patriotism and values of India’s freedom struggle by engaging youth in various events progressing from District Level to State and National Level. More than 200 youths from various villages of Campbellbay participated in the Yuva utsav. On the occasion Mr. Keshav Narendra Singh (DANICS), Assistant Commissioner was the chief guest while Mr. E S Rajesh, Prmukh, Campbellbay was guest of honour. Other dignitaries Mrs. Bindu Verma, Principal, Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Campbellbay, Mr. Sekhar Roy, Block Development Officer, Campbellbay, Mrs. Rupa Tirkey, Block Samiti Member, Campbellbay, Mrs. Rameshwari , Pradhan, Campbellbay and Mr. Barnabus, Chairman, Tribal Council, Campbellbay were also present . The chief guest inaugurated the Yuva Utsav by lighting the lamp along with other dignitaries present on the occasion. Earlier Mr. Alphonce Toppo, Deputy Director (OSD), NYK, Campbellbay welcomed the chief guest and other guests and briefed about the Yuva Utsav. After inauguration the Panch Pran pledge was administered among all. The chief guest in his speech highlighted the importance of Panch Pran and lauded the effort in organizing the Yuva Utsav at Campbellbay. The chief guest also inaugurated Science Mela Exhibition and interacted with the participants about their projects. On the occasion the following competitive events were organized with the theme of Panch Pran.
1. Science Mela Competive Event – Group
2. Science Mela Competitive Event – Individual
3. Painting contest
4. Poetry Contest
5. Mobile photography Contest
6. Declamation Contest
7. Cultural Programme – traditional dances.
Certificates for First, Second and third of each event were also distributed by Mr. Barnabus, CTC, Campbellbay, Mrs. Rupa Tirkey, BSM, Campbellbay, Mrs. Raj Laxmi, teacher, Mrs. Amla Mazumder, teacher, Mr. Puneet Sukla, teacher and Mr. Sasanko Biswas Teacher. Money prize for each event will also be directly credited into the bank account of winners. At last Mr. Alphonce Toppo, Deputy Director (OSD), NYK, Campbellbay proposed vote of thanks to all.
“Ferrargunj Block Organizes Training to Empower Children’s Participation in Gram Sabha Decisions”
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 15: The Block Development Office Ferrargunj, under the guidance of the Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs, the A&N Administration, organized a Block Level Training on ‘Promoting Child Participation in the Decision-Making Process of Gram Sabha’. The program, held under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), aimed to empower children by providing them with a platform to actively contribute to grassroots governance.
The training focused on the importance of integrating children’s voices into local decision-making processes to ensure inclusivity and equitable representation. Participants were provided with strategies and insights to promote child participation during Gram Sabha discussions, fostering democratic values at the community level.
Shri Anand Amritraj, Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, Tushnabad spoke about the significant role Gram Panchayats can play in nurturing child participation. He encouraged local leaders to actively engage with children during Gram Sabha discussions and empower them as stakeholders in community development. Ms. C. Vijaya, a domain expert from the Department of Rural Development and Shri Tapas Sarnakar, Office Superintendent, Social Welfare Department spoke on the occasion.
“ICAR-CIARI Conducts Capacity Building Program for Nicobari Tribal Farmers on Tuber Crop Cultivation”
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 15: Scientist of ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Garacharma visited Chota Enaka, Kakana, Pilpillow and Hitui villages of Nancowrie between 5th to 9th Dec., 2024 and conducted capacity building programmes for Nicobari tribal farmers on ‘Scientific tuber crops cultivation and its value addition’. During the programme, Dr. I. Jaisankar, Senior Scientist (Ago forestry) and Principal Investigator, All India Coordinated Research Project on Tuber Crops explained about the Tuber diversity and its conservation practices, organic tuber crop cultivation, planting and agronomic practices for tuber cultivation. All were given sweet potato sprouted cuttings and Tapioca sets.
Diglipur Merchant Association Urges Administration for Installation of Fire Hydrants in Bazaar Area to Enhance Fire Safety
Rabindranath Biswas
Diglipur, Dec. 13: Diglipur Merchant Association has demanded for early installation of sufficient numbers of fire hydrants in Diglipur Bazaar area.
Talking to Andaman Sheekha Daily, the President of Diglipur Merchant Association, Mr. Amarendra Nath Halder said that insufficient number of fire hydrants in Bazaar area is proving to be a major factor in evading the losses inflicted by the incidents of fire, especially during dry season. Diglipur Bazaar has significantly expanded in terms of its area over the last few years and the existing fire hydrants are reportedly insufficient for a big commercial area like Diglipur Bazaar, Mr. Halder emphasized. Besides, there are residential houses, congested structures located in the inner part and on the periphery of Diglipur Bazaar. As such, the installation of sufficient number of fire hydrants at the desired locations in Diglipur Bazaar area is extremely essential, the President further added. The President, Diglipur Merchant Association further said that he had approached the Assistant Commissioner with a representation and apprised him of the necessity of the installation of fire hydrants at the desired locations in Diglipur Bazaar area. The Assistant Commissioner heard the grievance submitted by Mr. Halder and then he reportedly forwarded the letter to the concerned higher Officials of the Fire Service for further course of action, Mr. Halder said. However, no fire hydrant has been installed in Diglipur Bazaar as yet, the DMA President further said. “I have seen no positive response from the concerned Department to facilitate its installation so far” alleged Mr. Halder. Hence, he has urged the Administration for early installation of fire hydrants at the desired locations in Diglipur Bazaar area on a priority basis.
Andaman Sheekha Daily posed questions to the Up-Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Subhashgram, Diglipur Mr. Ellan Chzellian on the matter and wanted to know more about the issue. The Up-Pradhan said that the Panchayat had already sent requisition of three numbers of more fire hydrants in Diglipur Bazaar area that are required to be preferably installed- one near DK Tower or Bepari Lodge, one at Madhupur Road and another one near old Fish Market. There are at present reportedly three fire hydrants in working condition and which are insufficient, the Up-Pradhan said. Advocating installation of three numbers of more fire hydrants in Diglipur Bazaar area, the Up-Pradhan said that during a fire incident, once a fire tender is exhausted of water, it takes a lot of time to approach a water source and till that time, damage caused by the fire is massive. Echoing the same voice, the Up-Pradhan also urged the Administration for early installation of the fire hydrants at the desired locations in Diglipur Bazaar area in order to ensure fire safety measures, he said.
New Mangrove Walkway Inaugurates at Shoal Bay-19 to Boost Eco-Tourism
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 13: Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, inaugurated the newly constructed Mangrove Walkway at Shoal Bay-19 under the Mannarghat Range of South Andaman Forest Division on 13th December, 2024 in the presence of Mr. Ravi Horo, IFS, Additional PCCF, Mr. A. Anil Kumar, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Territorial), Dr. S. Dinesh Kannan, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Mr. Ashwin J. Parihar, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, South Andaman, Gram Pradhan, Samiti member among other local PRI members.
The 450 meters long and 1.2 meters wide Mangrove Walkway connects the Shoal Bay-19 Dinghy ghat with the beach of Shoal Bay-19.The entire walkway has been constructed using timber and wooden posts thereby maintaining the green profile of the serene landscape. Well placed eco-huts made from naturally available materials such as thatching leaves, teak posts, rattans, Jungli ballies, bamboo etc. are also there on the 450 meter long walkway to provide resting areas for the visitors. The Mangrove walkway was constructed by South Andaman Forest Division under the Scheme: Eco-tourism. Earlier, the beach was not accessible by walk and visitors were using locally available dinghies to reach the Shoal Bay-19 beach which was cumbersome. Other necessary infrastructures have also been developed to boost the eco-tourism potential of this natural paradise. Many commercial activities would also get a push by development of infrastructure and tourism potential of Shoal Bay-19, thereby giving the locals good opportunity in green employment. All the PRI members appreciated the efforts of the Forest Department and the eco-developmental activities undertaken by the Department.
CPI (M) Secretary Highlights Drinking Water Crisis in Middle Andaman
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 13: During his recent visit to Middle Andaman, D. Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M) State Organising Committee had interacted with the villagers of Bakultala, Urmilapur and Kaushalyanagar. Villagers had drawn the attention of the CPI (M) Secretary towards the shortage of drinking water in the three Gram Panchayat areas of Betapur, Urmilapur and Kaushalyanagar. CPI (M) Secretary on reaching Port Blair, has sent a letter to the Chief Engineer, APWD bringing to his notice the above issue and said that while drinking water is supplied to the residents on alternate days throughout the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the residents of the above three Gram Panchayats are being supplied water after every two days i.e. once in three days.
The water supply in the above area is made from the tank located at Bakultala where water from Panchawati is brought through pipeline laid by the APWD several decades back. CPI (M) Secretary told the Chief Engineer that the pipeline which was laid through the forest area is always having leakage at many places from the stretch of Panchawati to Bakultala. Sufficient water is not being made available to the central tank located at Bakultala for distribution in the above-said three Gram Panchayats. Ayyappan told the Chief Engineer that no effort has been made to protect the existing pipeline from damage by wild animals and miscreants. At present, tankers are used to transport water from Panchawati to Bakultala for distribution to above villagers throughout the year, spending a large amount of money. CPI (M) Secretary has stated in his letter that due to lack of initiative on the part of the authorities in the Administration, thousands of villagers in the above three Gram Panchayats are put to unnecessary hardship.
CPI (M) Secretary requested the Chief Engineer, APWD to take necessary steps to replace the old pipeline laid between Panchawati and Bakultala with new pipeline in order to ensure supply of sufficient water to the residents of Bakultala, Urmilapur and Kushalyanagar in Middle Andaman.
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Squally Conditions Forecast for A&N Islands on Dec. 14-15; Fishermen Warned
Sri Vijaya Puram. Dec. 13: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Dec. 14 & 15. Squally weather with wind speed reaching 35-45 Kmph is very likely over Andaman Sea & A&N Islands on Dec. 14 &15. Sea condition is likely to be rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off Andaman Sea & A&N Islands till Dec. 15.
Power Supply Interruption Notice: Maintenance Work Scheduled for Dec. 14 in Select Areas of South Andaman
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 13: The general public and Government Department have been informed that power supply will remain suspended on Dec. 14 at Teylerabad, Sippighat, Bimblitan Junction, Chouldari, Port Mout, Ograbraj, Namunaghar, Dandus Point, Tushnabad to Tirur from 8 am to 11 am, in connection for urgent maintenance of HT/LT line near Kala Pathar area of Sippighat Site Office under Chouldari Sub-Division.
CIARI Scientist impart training on Scientific tuber Crops Cultivation and its value addition to Nicobari Farmers at Nancowrie Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 13: A scientist of ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Garacharma visited ChotaEnaka, Kakana, Pilpillow and Hitui villages of Nancowrie between 5th to 9th December 2024 and conducted capacity building programmes for Nicobari tribal farmers on “Scientific tuber crops cultivation and its value addition”. During the programme, Dr. I. Jaisankar, Senior Scientist (Ago forestry) and Principal Investigator All India Coordinated Research Project on Tuber Crops explained about the Tuber diversity and its conservation practices , organic Tuber crop cultivation, planting and agronomic practices for tuber cultivation, regenerative agriculture, preparation of tuber based feed for Piggery, sweet Potato based product preparation, CIARI technologies and organic waste management and integrated pest and disease management in Tuber crops
In total, 159 farmers from 4 villages participated in this series of awareness cum training programme. All were given Sweet potato sprouted cuttings and Tapioca setts. The whole programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, CIARI.
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