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Port Blair, June 30: Andaman and Nicobar co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd has its annual general body meeting held in the Conference Hall of Megapode Nest today under the Chairmanship of Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Shri NK Sharma, Secretary cooperation inaugurated the meeting as the Chief Guest.
In his speech the Chief Guest recorded his happiness over the extra ordinary achievements made by the Federation under the supreme managerial efforts of its Chairman, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma and Board of Directors. He has also recorded his pleasure to declare that ANCOFED is the first society of A&N Islands to amend its bye laws as per the instructions of the Govt of India. Further he has stated that cooperation movements get speed by cooperation only and in A&N Islands such cooperation is very much available in ANCOFED and other such cooperative societies. ANCOFED is saving the poor farmers from the mediators by reaching to their door steps and thus it is not only serving the farmers but also serving the common people, he said. At the same time, as per Audit reports, it has earned a turnover of Rs. 30 crores, Sharma added.
In his brief speech, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Chairman ANCOFED stated that ANCOFED within its 36 years of existence has devoted itself in the services of the Farmers/consumers of this Union territory. Considering the dependence of the Farmer community particularly tribals of the islands mainly on the produce of copra, the Federation has procured 5000 M.Ts of copra under Price support scheme, 2012. Sharma also informed that the Govt of India has declared Price support scheme for the year 2013 for procurement of copra of the farmers at the rate of Rs. 52.50P per Kg as per the efforts of the Federation. He said that the Federation is continuously supplying insulated ice box to the fishermen through the Directorate of Fisheries under RKVY scheme and maintaining supply of Fertilizers to the farmers through the directorate of Agriculture, Port Blair.
To develop its activities, the Federation, has set up cold chambers of 8 Mts at Industrial estate, Dollygunj and 4 Mts at Phoenix Bay for keeping and saving the perishable produces. It has very recently opened fully air-conditioned and in-house cold chambered Green shop for selling vegetables, fruits and flowers to the common people of the city, at cheaper rate. The main motto of opening this green shop is to control the market from the exorbitant price hike, the Chairman explained.
Sharma has also informed that ANCOFED has distributed 20 nos of sewing machines at free of cost to different tailoring centres of rural areas for the upliftment of the rural womenfolk and has opened 2 free tuition centres at Hobdipur and Mayabunder for the benefit of the needy children of the areas.
Detailing of the tremendous potential in the fields of Tourism and Fisheries sectors, Sharma stressed upon the Board to enter in the ventures of Tourism and Fisheries sectors so that the local unemployed youths can be accommodated and at the same time profit line of the Unit goes higher side.
At the outset he had praised of the selfless services, cooperation and advices of the Secretary Cooperation and also of the Director, Agriculture to the workings of ANCOFED.
The Director Agriculture Mr Salam has, in his speech also appreciated the workings of the ANCOFED and assured of all possible help to it. Earlier Shri MK Srinivasan, General Manager, ANCOFED welcomed the gatherings while Shri Anant Rao, Director proposed vote of thanks.
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The South Andaman Teachers’ Branch of the Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association deeply mourns the sudden and untimely death of Ms. Romila Kumari, Graduate Trained Teacher of Govt. Rabindra Bangla Vidyalya, at Chennai on 27th June, 2013. She was in Chennai for medical treatment. She was 52 years. She was a resident of School Line. The South Andaman Teachers’ Branch conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members of late Romila Kumari.
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I am very happy that the Department of Environment and Forests is celebrating “Vanmahotsava” with great enthusiasm during the whole month of July with active involvement of the people of these Islands. This festival of “Vanmahotsava” reflects our Indian ethos and our recognition and respect for Mother Nature. On this occasion, we remember Shri K. M. Munshi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture with great honour who laid the foundation for this festival in 1950.
The benevolent service rendered by trees and forests and their role in mitigating the ill effects of soil erosion, floods and global warming deserve not only our respect but also our obligation to protect and conserve them for the future of mankind.
On this occasion, I would appeal to all inhabitants of these islands to plant as many trees as possible and ensure their proper protection and maintenance to keep these islands greener than ever.
I extend my best wishes for the successful observance of this 64th “Vanmahotsava”
Lt. Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh
Lieutenant Governor
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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I am happy to know that the Andaman and Nicobar Administration is observing Anti-Dengue month during July 2013 to create awareness about vector borne diseases in general and Dengue in particular.
Mass participation along with active co-operation of various Government Departments and voluntary agencies is essential to achieve overall reduction of Dengue in the Islands.
I appeal to all the people, Government Departments, Municipal Council, PRIs, voluntary organisations, mahila mandals etc., to extend their wholehearted support to the Directorate of Health Services in observing Anti-Dengue month in order to fulfill the objectives of curtailing Dengue and other vector borne diseases.
Lt. Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh
Lieutenant Governor
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Port Blair, June 28: A delegation of State Part Time Teachers Education Employees Association (SPTEEA) led by the PCC President, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma today called on the Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh at Raj Niwas and requested for their reappointing in the Education Department. These part-time teachers, part-time Ayahs, Malis, Sweepers, Chowkidars etc. had been working in the Education department for the last several years. They requested the Lt Governor that after the termination of their services they were faced with financial hardship and were unable to even shoulder the responsibilities of their families.
Meanwhile Delegations of Craft Instructors, Physical Education Teachers (PET) engaged under SSA and left-out Contract teachers led by the PCC President, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma also called on the Lt Governor. The Craft Instructors delegation requested the Lt Governor for engaging them in the Education department. The PET delegation engaged under SSA requested for enhancing their salary amount at par with other teachers engaged in the SSA while the left-out Contract teachers delegation requested for their reappointing as regular teachers in the Education department.
A delegation of Port Management Board (PMB) also led by the PCC President, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma called on the Lt Governor today and requested for maintaining the current status of Govt. employees working in PMB in the event of creation of a Maritime Board. They mentioned that once the PMB is transformed into Maritime Board, it will become an Autonomous Body and they would be deprived of the benefits of Govt. employees.
The Lt Governor assured them that the administration will extend all possible help to them.
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Port Blair, June 28: The news of Security Alert in A&N Islands has spread like fire though the concerned Authorities haven’t disclosed the reason for beefed up security. There are perceptions that orders have been given to shoot at sight. Queries from various corners of the islands have been reaching Andaman Chronicle regarding the concern. Upon enquiring, it was found that based on an Intelligence Report, the A&N Police has beefed up its security across the islands. As such no reports of any untoward incident has been reported.
In a communication today the Director General of Police has informed that in view of the general threat perception and forthcoming Independence Day 2013 celebrations, the Andaman and Nicobar Police have beefed up the security of the Islands. Additional force has been deployed for the security of the vital installations and market areas.
The A&N Police has also issued a list of Do’s and Don’ts and has requested the general public to adhere to the following:
DOs: 1. Please inform about any suspicious activity that comes to your attention to local police station or Control Room on Phone Nos. 232100, 100, SP South Andaman Phone No. 233077, SP North & Middle Andaman Phone No. 273344, SP Nicobar Phone No. 265223, IGP (Law & Order) Phone No. 232354.
2. Please inform about any unclaimed, abandoned or suspicious article lying in your locality on toll free No. 100.
3. Please inform police about any unclaimed vehicle, two-wheelers or bicycles parked in your locality for a long time.
4. Please collect detailed information of a tenant before renting out your property and inform the local police station.
5. Please inform about hiring of dinghies/motor boats/Vehicles by unknown persons or any suspicious movement of dinghies/motor boats/Vehicles on toll free No. 1093 and 100.
DON’Ts : 1. Do not touch any unclaimed, abandoned, suspicious object till the arrival of the police.
2. Do not panic on hearing a rumour. Verify facts from local police stations or the police control room.
3. Do not crowd the place if any suspicious object has been found. Please co-operate with the police and clear the area as soon as possible.
4. Do not leave your personal baggage or leave your vehicle/two-wheelers/bicycles unattended at any place for long.
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Port Blair, June 28: In a letter to the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, Shri AR Marudhavanan said that the BPL List which is in existence is around 15 yrs old. The last survey was conducted in the year 1998 and the BPL list was published in the year 2000-2001. Every 10 yrs the list has to be revisited/ resurveyed but till date the re-survey if conducted has not been finalised yet.
Marudhavanan explained that due to the delay in the finalisation of the new BPL list genuine beneficiary are at a loss. The most affected people are the school going children who are given free books only up till VIII class. But from IX to XII they have to produce BPL ration card or BPL number to avail free books. Destitute woman, widows and families who dependent on day to day income are the worst hit as their names don’t figure in the old list and new list is far from being finalised.
It is an irony, said the State Organiser that government servants who are well paid get refund of tuition fees, cost of Books etc, but people who are needy are being neglected. Even the Central Government acknowledge that 30% of our population lives below poverty line. And if at all we have BPL list, we have 30% beneficiaries from BPL and off course we know around 35% population of A & N Islands are Govt Servants. So why discriminate the remaining 35%, asked Marudhavanan.
The DMK State Organiser finally stated that when we have invested Crores of Rupees in School infrastructure, Crores in Salaries for Teachers and Officials, Crores in Lab Equipment and Technicians, Crores in Schemes like mid day Meals etc. then there is no reason to discriminate that 35% from availing free books and Uniforms.