Port Blair, March 12: As part of SVEEP activity in the upcoming General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024, a Signature Campaign on the theme ‘Wall of Democracy’ was organized in the A&N Secretariat premises here today. The objective of organizing the Signature Campaign was to promote informed and ethical voting and to inculcate responsible democratic awareness amongst the staff as well as general public. The Chief Electoral Officer, ANIPC, Shri B.S. Jaglan, IAS as the chief guest, inaugurated the Signature Campaign in the Secretariat premises.

Car Nicobar, March 12: In view of the ensuing Lok Sabha General Election-2024, the District Administration, Nicobar under the overall supervision of Ms.Jyoti Kumari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (N) conducted Additional First Round Training today at District Library building, Car Nicobar. The training was imparted by Shri Som Naidu, Retired DANICS. The program commemorated with a briefing by Shri Piyush Vijaykaran, Assistant Commissioner (Nicobars) on the importance of election training. A detailed training was given on various sections viz. the polling procedure to be followed during election, setting up of Polling Stations and security arrangements, steps to be followed at the commencement and end of the poll and setting and preparation of EVM and VVPAT etc. The training program was attended by Assistant Commissioner (Nicobar), Sector Officers, Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, AERO, Master Trainers, MCC teams and other Govt. staff associated with the ensuing election.

Mayabunder, Mar. 12: As part of catering to the need of freshwater fish seed and for promotion of freshwater aquaculture production in N&M Andaman District, a Fish Seed Farm with all the ancillary facilities was inaugurated on 9th March, 2024 at Basantipur, Billiground by Shri. Vishwendra, DANICS, Secretary (Fisheries), A&N Administration. The Fish Seed Farm has been established by Department of Fisheries at a total cost of Rs. 1.068 Cr. The newly established farm has three freshwater fish bloodstock ponds, two nursery ponds for rearing of fish larvae to fry to fingerling stages, laboratory with facilities for basic water quality tests and regular aquatic health management, separate packing hall and a dedicated office room and a potable Carp Hatchery for production of seeds of Indian Major Carps during monsoon season.

Port Blair, March 12: The State Child Protection Society (SCPS) under Directorate of Social Welfare organized a prize distribution ceremony to applaud the creativity and dedication of the young participants of the Swachhata Abhiyan Drawing Competition. The event took place in the chamber of the Director of Social Welfare, celebrating the impressive artwork and commitment of the contestants in promoting cleanliness and hygiene.

Mayabunder, Mar. 12: Facilitation Centres have been set up in the N&M Andaman District with the telephone numbers viz. Grievance Cell District Office, Mayabunder-03192273137; Grievance Cell, AC office, Rangat-03192274248; Grievance Cell, AC office Diglipur-03192-272260.