Nancowry, Sept. 30: Continuing the determined efforts to bring Government services closer to the citizen's doorstep, through the initiative of the Assistant Commissioner, Nancowrie, Shri Anuj Kumar Bharti, a team successfully reached the remote Islands of Chowra and Teressa on Sept.27, 2023 and held ‘Zilla Prashasan Apke Dwar’ programme. This initiative aims to provide essential public services to even the most isolated communities of A &N Islands.

Port Blair, Oct 1: A cleanliness drive was organised by Beodnabad Gram Panchayat today as a part of paying tribute to the Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The areas covered were the places under this Panchayat's jurisdiction such as Beodnabad village, Rangachang, Kodiyaghat etc.  The drive was conducted by Beodnabad Panchayat in association with Zilla Parishad, PHED, APWD, Protherapur and the Coast Guard.

Port Blair, Sept. 30: The valedictory function of 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, 2023 by ICDS Urban and Ferrargunj Project was held at Tagore Auditorium, Middle Point today.  Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare) was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Director elaborated on the importance of millets in life. The programme was attended by the officers of Social Welfare and a large gathering of mothers.

Port Blair, Sept. 30: The State Child Protection Society (SCPS) under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized an awareness program on the topic of ‘Child Rights and Responsibilities’ at Govt. Middle School, Kanyapuram recently. The objective of this program is to educate students about the basic rights and responsibilities that every child is entitled to. In this awareness program, about 40 students participated from different classes of primary sections. 

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