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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: A Draft Policy on ‘Comprehensive Development of Fisheries in A&N Islands’ has been prepared by the Directorate of Fisheries, A&N Administration as part of the commitment for sustainable utilization of marine fisheries resources and realizing the potential areas of Mariculture, coastal aquaculture and freshwater aquaculture. The document covers developmental aspects of Marine Fisheries, Fishing Technology, Post-Harvest Handling and Processing, Aquaculture, Capacity Building and Fisheries Management.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The Directorate of Industries, A&N Administration is imparting one-year training in the trade ‘Carpentry’, ‘General Engineering’, ‘Cane & Bamboo’ & ‘Tailoring & Garment Making’ through the Department Training Centre at Sri Vijay Puram & other Outstation establishments.
Read more: Training Programme by Industries, Provisionally Selected Candidates Advised
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The Elder Helpline 14567 has started functioning at WCD Control Room Building, VIP Road, Sri Vijaya Puram. This Helpline is dedicated to resolve issues related to senior citizens, ensuring their well-being and providing support and information. The Helpline has been initiated and funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Senior Citizen Division and operate from 8 am to 8 pm on all days of the week.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: The Labour Department of Andaman and Nicobar Administration has urged all employers of establishments engaging gig workers to ensure the registration of their workers on the e-Shram portal. Additionally, all gig workers across the Islands have been urged to register themselves on the portal. This national initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment aims to create a comprehensive database of unorganized workers, including gig workers, to facilitate their access to various social security schemes and benefits. A Gig Worker means "a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship." It includes most commonly, platform -based work where workers earn money by providing specific services, including freelancers, door-delivery services, food delivery services and e-commerce platforms.
Read more: Labour Department Urges Employers to Register Gig Workers on e-Shram Portal
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Smt. Savitri Chatterjee ji, wife of Sri Ravindranath Chatterjee, due to prolonged illness.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.