Mayabunder, Dec. 2: A Sensitization-cum-Awareness Programme on Community Support to TB Patients-Ni-kshay Mitra under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukth Bharat Abhiyan was conducted in the conference Hall of Dr. R. P Hospital Mayabunder today. Under this Abhiyan Nikshay Mitra- Govt. Model Sr. Sec.School Mayabunder adopted 3 Tuberculosis patients and provided Nutritional Kit to TB patients in the presence of District TB Officer and Health Officials of Dr. R. P Hospital Mayabunder.

Port Blair, Dec. 2: The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was launched as a pilot in six UTs including Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 15.08.2020. The scheme was later extended to the entire country on 27.09.2021 and renamed as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Under the scheme, more than 4 lakh Health IDs have been created in these islands. The Health IDs created under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are now called Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).

Port Blair, Dec. 2: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration proposes to implement the components ‘Support for Acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels (FRP/Steel) for Traditional Fishermen’ of A&N Islands during the year 2022–23 under PMMSY.

The component on Assistance for acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing (FRP/ Steel) for Traditional Fishermen envisages subsidy @ 40% of the unit cost (120 Lakh.) with a ceiling of Rs.48.00 lakh for General Category and @ 60% with a ceiling of Rs.72.00 lakh for Schedule Tribe / Women and their Cooperative Societies towards support for acquisition of Deep sea fishing (FRP/ Steel) vessels for traditional fishermen.

Port Blair, Dec.2: The general public and Political Parties have been informed that the Election Commission of India, New Delhi has announced the schedule for Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls w.r.t. 01.01.2023 as the qualifying date. As part of this, special campaign will be held on Dec. 3 & 4, 2022. The last date for disposal of claims and objections pertaining to Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls is Dec. 26 and final publication of electoral roll will be on Jan. 5, 2023.

I extend my warm greetings to all Islanders with special needs on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I wish a bright and happy future for the Divyang brothers and sisters, who are an integral part of mainstream society.

To understand that disability is just a physical deficiency, social awareness is needed.