Port Blair, Jan. 11: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is one of the Flagship Schemes of the Govt. of India. The scheme is being implemented in these Islands since 2016. The scheme envisages providing Insurance coverage to the farmers for crop loss arising out of natural calamities.  The PMFBY supports sustainable income in Agriculture sector by providing financial support to the farmers who suffer crop-loss due unforeseen events. The scheme ensures flow of credit to the agriculture sector and stabilizes the income of the farmers.

I extend my greetings to all youths of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the occasion of National Youth Day.

As we are aware, National Youth Day (NYD) is observed every year on the 12th of January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. It serves as a day of profound inspiration for every young Indian.

Car Nicobar, Jan. 11: The Prestigious Silver Jubilee XXV Vice President of India Cup Soccer Championship 2023-24 is being held at BJR Stadium, Tamaloo, Car Nicobar from 9th January, 2024 and will continue upto 18th January, 2024. Altogether 13 Teams from A & N Islands are participating in this mega event.

Results of matches played on 11.01.24 at BJR Stadium Car Nicobar

Port Blair, Jan 11: Considering the inconvenience being faced by Divyang brothers and sisters of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and their family members, in reaching the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI, Brookshabad, the Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has sanctioned purchase and supply of one special bus under MPLADS fund to the CRC Brookshabad.

Port Blair, Jan 11: Veterans Day celebration for year 2024 is scheduled on 14 Jan 24 at Dweepika Auditorium, INS Jarawa from 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs. The Andaman and Nicobar Command extends an invitation to all Ex- Servicemen and Veer Naaris of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.