Mayabunder, Aug 18: A ‘Millet Mela’ was organised by ICDS Project Rangat at Danapur Community Hall, Mayabunder today. The ‘Millet Mission’ policy of the Govt of India aims to mainstream millets and to improve the nutritional diversity of the children by way of inclusion of millets- based recipes in the diet plan of Anganwadi Centres.

Inaugurating the mela, the Deputy Commissioner, North and Middle Andaman, Shri Ankit Yadav highlighted the nutritional and health benefits of millets and suggested that millets are not only comparable to major cereals with respect to their nutritional features but are very good sources of carbohydrates, micronutrients, and photochemical with nutraceuticals properties. He appreciated all Anganwadi Workers for their contribution towards the society and for building a healthy nation. He also interacted with the beneficiaries, children and mothers present in the Anganwadi center. The DC also planted saplings in the Anganwadi center Pokadera under ‘Amrit Vatika’.

Port Blair, Aug 18: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched "Bharat Internet Utsav" media campaign, a celebration of the remarkable impact the internet has had on the lives of people across India. This campaign aims to showcase the stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the internet, underscores the pivotal role of connectivity in driving inclusive socio-economic development.

Port Blair, Aug 18: Few seats in all categories except Category-II for admission to B.A. B.Ed. English, Hindi and History, B.Sc. B.Ed. Mathematics and Computer Science are lying vacant in Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair for the academic session 2023-24. The details of these vacant seats are displayed on the College Notice Board and also uploaded in the Common College Admission Portal.

Port Blair, Aug 18: The Department of Sports & Youth Affairs in association with Directorate of Education going to celebrate National Sports Day 2023 on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (Hockey Wizard) on 29th August, 2023. In this connection the Department of Sports will organize different sports activities in a week long programme.

The following sports discipline will be organizing a part of National Sports Day – 2023

Port Blair, Aug, 18: The Andaman & Nicobar Football Association will be organizing a selection trail for the upcoming Senior Women’s National Football Championship on 27th Aug. 2023 from 9.00 am onwards at JNRM Football Ground. All the Districts, Departments, Clubs, Services and villagers are requested to send their players for the selection trail at the above mentioned date, time and venue.

For more details contact: Moinu – 9476079195, Jacob – 8900924653, Tahir Ali – 9434286633 and Sanjay Meshack – 9434281791.