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Port Blair, Feb 16: Andaman & Nicobar Police and IITM Collaborate to Enhance Tourist Police Proficiency. In a concerted effort to bolster the capabilities and sensitivity of Tourist Police Personnel, the Andaman & Nicobar Police, under the esteemed guidance of Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Tourism Management, Bhubneswar, Odisha, to conduct a comprehensive Training-Cum-Sensitization Programme from February 10th to February 16th, 2024.

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Port Blair, Feb 16: The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee under the leadership of its President Shri. Rangalal Halder and Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker launched a one day Karyakarta Sammelan programme in Baratang.

The programme was organized to mobilize the cadres on ways to campaign for the party and reach out to every household. The Sammelan was attended by all active workers of the party.

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Port Blair, Feb 16: For enhanced participation of electors in the electoral process and reducing the electoral malpractices and to improve the quality of electoral registration process and of the electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India from August 2006 has decided to introduce the concept of appointing Booth Level Officers who would be accountable for ensuring the fidelity of electoral roll.

BLOs are appointed from amongst the Officers of the Govt. /Semi Govt. /Local Bodies. Generally, one BLO is responsible for one part of the electoral roll. He is generally a voter in the same polling area or nearest area who assists in updating the roll using his local knowledge.

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Port Blair, Feb 16: The Women Helpline 181 under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized a Webinar on ‘Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’ and ‘Women and Child Development Control Room’.

Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (SW), emphasised on guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. He also highlighted that empowered women and girls contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities, and countries, creating a ripple effect. The programme was attended by PBMC Ward Councillor, representative of PRIs, general public, AWWs, ASHA Worker, SHGs and staff of Women Help Line and Child Helpline.

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Port Blair, Feb 16: The State Child Protection Society (SCPS) under the Directorate of Social Welfare has invited children below 18 years to participate in a drawing competition for Swachhata Abhiyan. The drawing mentioning the child’s name, age, and class should be submitted at the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Directorate of Social Welfare, Goalghar, Room Number 308 latest by 26th February, 2024.   

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