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Port Blair, March 5: The two-day 'Shruti Amrut' festival concluded at DBRAIT Auditorium today with lively presentations by the noted Bharatnatyam exponent, Ms Alarmel Valli and renowned vocalist Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande which captivated the packed to capacity auditorium till the end of the programme. The two-day 'Shruti Amrut' festival organized by the Ministry of Culture, GoI, in collaboration with SPIC MACAY & Deptt. of Art & Culture, A&N Administration. The Adhyaksha Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, Smt. Pramila Kumari was the chief guest of today’s programme. The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, also graced the occasion. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Smti Nandini Paliwal, IAS, and SPIC MACY Chairperson, Smti Rashmi Malik, senior officers of A&N Administration, general public and a large gathering of students witnessed the programme.
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Port Blair, March 5: The A&N Islands are covered with 81% of tropical rain forests of its total geographical area and it is rich heritage of Biodiversity having various eco-systems like marine, terrestrial, coastal, mangroves etc.
Extended summer season may cause forest fire as dry leafs are susceptible and works as good fuel. In past, few forest fires have caused damage to forest, wildlife and environment etc. In view of this, Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Disaster Management), A&N Administration has requested the residents of rural areas surrounding forest to follow the advisory on Do's and Don’ts of Forest Fire and to safeguard the eco-system of this Territory.
Read more: Disaster Management Issues Do’s and Don’ts During Forest Fire to Safeguard Eco-system
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Port Blair, March 5: The Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology is implementing Young Scientist Fellowship scheme for Young Scientist & Technologist (SYST) engaging Young Researchers towards Socio-Economic Development and Sustainable Development Goals. The Young Scientist Fellowship scheme provides opportunities to young scientists for pursuing existing and innovative research. The scheme is focused on young scientist and technologists who have adequate background and training in the field of Science & Technology and encourage academic institutions, national labs and other S&T institutions to avail the benefit under this scheme.
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Port Blair, March 5: Under the National Solar Mission, the Government of India has set a target of installing of 40 GW Grid connected solar rooftop systems (GCRTS) in the country. MNRE, Government of India, in collaboration with the Electricity Department, A&N Administration has introduced 40% subsidy for the installation of grid connected rooftop solar power plants for residential consumers in the A&N Islands. The achievement till date in the A&N Islands is 4.15 MW in the government buildings, 30 KW in the residential buildings and 55 KW in the commercial buildings under South Andaman, which have already been installed and synchronized with the Electricity Department Grid.
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Port Blair, March 5: The Jal Jeevan Mission is a Central Government initiative to ensure sustainable 100% Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to rural households in India. It is being implemented in A&N Islands by the Andaman Public Works Department. Andaman Nicobar State Water and Sanitation Mission (ANSWSM) is the Nodal Agency for implementation of this scheme in the UT.
Read more: Nominations for Various Contests Invited Under ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’