I extend my warm greetings to all Islanders on the occasion of Bhai Phota and Bhai Dooj.

This festival not only strengthens the bond of brotherhood but also plays a significant role in creating a cordial atmosphere in the society.

Port Blair, Oct. 25: The State Institute of Education, Port Blair will be conducting the NMMSS Examination in A&N Islands on 17th December, 2022 under the guidance of Ministry of Education (MoE). The selection test/ examination will be conducted to select students presently studying in Class VIII for award of Scholarship under the centrally sponsored scheme ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme’ (NMMSS) for the academic session 2022-2023.

Port Blair, Oct. 25: Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will be conducting A&N State Open Chess Selection Championship 2022 on 12th & 13th November 2022 at JNRM Auditorium Port Blair.

Port Blair, Oct. 25: The Department of Industries is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprise (PM FME)’ launched by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan with the objective to strengthen backward/ forward linkages, common infrastructure, packaging, branding & marketing of products pertaining to micro food processing enterprises. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of credit-linked subsidy @ 35% of the eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 10.00 lakh per unit would be provided to Individual Entrepreneurs/ Proprietorship Firms/ Partnership Firms/ Farmer Producers Organization (FPOs)/ NGOs/ SHGs/ Co-operatives/ Pvt. Ltd. Companies who have established or propose to establish micro food processing unit.

Port Blair, Oct. 25: The Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration will be conducting weeklong workshop on ‘Bihu and Kathak’ Dance from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2022 in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. These classes will be conducted from 3 pm to 7 pm in Andaman Club.