Port Blair, Nov. 2: The State Child Protection Society, under the Directorate of Social Welfare is organizing educational visits for the children of Child Care Institutions to various Departments of A & N Administration. As part of this, a visit was organized for the children of Love Children Home, Manglutan to Anthropological Survey of India, Port Blair on Oct.28. 

Around 60 children from Love Children Home and 2 staff from Social Welfare Department visited the museum. Shri Kanike Veerashekar, Research Associate (Cultural), Anthropological Survey of India, explained about Zonal Anthropological Museum established in 2002 by the Anthropological Survey of India, Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre in Port Blair. The museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural diversity and heritage of A&N Islands. It houses an extensive collection of exhibits that highlights the cultural heritage of the six indigenous tribes- Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Sentinelese, Onge, Nicobarese and Shompen as well as settlers like Karen, Ranchiwala, Moplah etc. These exhibits include ethnographic materials, photographs, artifacts, tools, and handicrafts created by the communities.

Each item on display offers insights into the communities' history, beliefs, economic activities, and social structures, providing visitors with comprehensive understanding of their way of life.  Visits like this helps the children to learn the diverse cultures around the world and how they have evolved over time. They have been introduced to the concept of cultural relativism and have learned to appreciate and respect the customs and beliefs of different societies. Smti Rehaneth Begum, the Program Manager of the State Child Protection Society, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the Department's efforts in educating and engaging the children. She extended her thanks and highlighted the importance of such educational experiences for young minds.