Port Blair, Feb 12: The National Road Safety Month is being observed from 18th January 2021 to 17th February 2021. In this regard an Eye Testing Camp was organised for the employees of Transport Department which included drivers, conductors and other employees of the Department on 12th February 2021 with the support of DHS & ANIIMS Port Blair.

Port Blair, Feb 12: A State Level One Day Orientation programme on Preparation and Implementation of Block Development Plan (BDP), a new initiative by Ministry of Panchayati Raj was organized by the State Panchayat Resource Centre under RGSA Scheme in the conference hall of Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs.

Port Blair, Feb 12: The District Child Protection Unit (S/A) under District Administration organized Brain Boosting Activities at Capstone Children Home, Birdline. The main aim of this program was to provide children with opportunities to experience new ideas and practice existing skills which would strengthen network of brain connection. Psychological activities play an important role in brain development that enhance cognitive flexibility and attention span.

Port Blair, Feb 12: The Zilla Parishad, South Andaman is committed towards early completion of infrastructure projects in rural areas for the benefit of the villagers and ensuring its sustainability as well. The Parishad is working in a mission mode approach for all round development. In this regard, construction of Rural road from Perumal house to Arumugam house at Shoal Bay -15 for a length of 477 metre has been completed upto the Anganwadi Centre.  With the completion of this work, more than 30 family members as well as children visiting the Anganwadi in the area will have access to the improved road connectivity up the Anganwandi.

Port Blair, Feb 12: The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University Regional Centre, Port Blair Building will be held on Sunday 14th February-2021 at 10 am at IGNOU land near AIR Port Cargo Complex-Port Blair. The Foundation stone would be laid by the Hon’ble Minster of Education, Govt. of India Shri. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in presence of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU Prof. Nageshwar Rao, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Satyakam, Dr.Jitendra Dev Gangwar, Finance Officer, Finance & Accounts Division, Dr. M. Shanmugam, Director, Regional Services Division, Er. Sudheer Reddy, Chief Project Officer, Construction and Maintenance Division and  Er. D.C. Goel, Chief Engineer, CPWD and other dignitaries.