Port Blair, Dec. 4: Under the guidance and motivation of Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, DGP, A & N Islands, as a welfare measure for police families, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) in collaboration with the A & N Police is conducting pro bono Chess Training classes for the children of Police personnel at Drill Hall, Police Line, Port Blair. The training commenced in the evening of 3rd Dec. 2023.
The training classes was inaugurated by Inspector Soloman Samuel. SI Roshan George (Reader to DGP, A&N Islands), SI MA Rasheed (In-charge Sports) and R Kashthuri Bhai, Asian School Silver Medallist were also present during the inaugural function.
FIDE Instructor, B Neelaiah conducted the training classes and emphasised that playing chess can develop 21st Century Skills like, Critical Thinking, Creativity, collaboration, social skills etc. apart from various other benefits. Around 40 children participated in the training session with great enthusiasm and enjoyed the training session & actively participated in the chess activities.
The chess training classes will be held once a week on every Sunday between 3.00 pm & 4.00 pm, exclusively for the children of Police personnel, A&N Police.