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Port Blair, Feb 16: The Women Helpline 181 under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized a Webinar on ‘Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’ and ‘Women and Child Development Control Room’.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (SW), emphasised on guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. He also highlighted that empowered women and girls contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities, and countries, creating a ripple effect. The programme was attended by PBMC Ward Councillor, representative of PRIs, general public, AWWs, ASHA Worker, SHGs and staff of Women Help Line and Child Helpline.
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Port Blair, Feb 16: For enhanced participation of electors in the electoral process and reducing the electoral malpractices and to improve the quality of electoral registration process and of the electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India from August 2006 has decided to introduce the concept of appointing Booth Level Officers who would be accountable for ensuring the fidelity of electoral roll.
BLOs are appointed from amongst the Officers of the Govt. /Semi Govt. /Local Bodies. Generally, one BLO is responsible for one part of the electoral roll. He is generally a voter in the same polling area or nearest area who assists in updating the roll using his local knowledge.
Read more: The Role of Booth Level Officers in Election Process
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Port Blair, Feb 16: The District Legal Services Authority, Andaman & Nicobar Islands will be holding National Lok Adalat in the District Court Complex at Port Blair and Sub-Divisional Court Complex at Mayabunder and Circuit Court at Diglipur on 09-03.2024. Besides the compoundable nature of cases pending in different courts, disputes at the pre-litigation stage will also be entertained by the National Lok Adalat for disposal upon consensual settlement between the parties. Pre-litigation disputes include NI Act cases u/s 138, money recovery cases, labour dispute cases, electricity and water bills cases (excluding non-compoundable), maintenance cases civil disputes and disputes under the Consumer Protection Act.
Read more: DLSA to Hold National Lok Adalat at Port Blair and Mayabunder
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Port Blair, Feb 16: The State Child Protection Society (SCPS) under the Directorate of Social Welfare has invited children below 18 years to participate in a drawing competition for Swachhata Abhiyan. The drawing mentioning the child’s name, age, and class should be submitted at the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Directorate of Social Welfare, Goalghar, Room Number 308 latest by 26th February, 2024.
Read more: SCPS Invites Applications from Children Below 18 for Drawing Competition
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Port Blair, Feb 16: The National De-worming Day 2024 (first round) was held in A&N Islands on Feb.9, 2024.The Mop up round will be held on Feb.17, 2024. During this round, Albendazole Tablet will be administered to students at Schools and Anganwadi Centres. All parents have been requested to ensure that their children are administered Tab Albendazole in Schools and Anganwadi Centres.