Port Blair, June 8: The Department of Industries, A&N Administration has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME)’ launched under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan with the objective to strengthen backward/ forward linkages, common infrastructure, packaging, branding & marketing of products of micro food processing enterprises.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has deeply mourned the sad demise of Smt. Jhansi Suresh (Aged 66 Yrs.) W/o Shri Suresh Ram R/o Prothrapur, who left for heavenly abode on today 08.06.2023 at G. B. Pant Hospital at 05.30 PM. Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to her bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Port Blair, June 7: INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter celebrated World Environment Day with students of DNA and the general public at Marina Park and Flag Point. A nukkad natak along with dance performances choreographed by Shri Vijay Bahadur was performed on the occasion. A special message on Save Water was delivered by Ms. Ashwin Muralidharan.

Port Blair, June 7: The Member of Parliament, A&N Islands Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested for immediate induction of New Vehicle Ferries on lease or on contract in Chatham-Bambooflat Route and Middle Strait sector.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that recently the services of the MV Pilobhabi was withdrawn from the Chatham-Bambooflat route, leaving only two vehicle ferries to operate in this area. Additionally, the MV Mus is currently under repair, resulting in an enormous pressure on two vehicle ferry vessels on this route. As a result, the public is facing huge inconvenience and hardship.

Port Blair, June 7: The Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands has approved the draft notification for constitution of 'Andaman & Nicobar Islands Energy Conservation Fund' along with constitution of State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) for regulating and controlling of the fund. The draft notification has been uploaded on the official website of Electricity Department, A&N Administration- vidyut.andaman.gov.in for the knowledge and comments, if any, of various stakeholders prior to its publication in the gazette of A&N Islands.