Port Blair, April 1: As a preventive measure against the spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), all Anganwadi Centres under A&N Administration are closed with effect from March 16, 2020 till further orders. During this lockdown period, non-supply of nutritional food items to the children, lactating and nursing mothers may lead to large-scale malnourishment. This will affect their well being, immunity and they would become prone to catch the infection.

In view of this, the A&N Administration has taken a conscious decision to distribute raw ration articles as per the entitled scale at their door steps. Accordingly, the 1st round of distribution of raw ration articles for next one month is underway from Mar 27, 2020.

COVID 19; Protection & Safety of PWDs