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Port Blair, July 21: It was all smiles and laughter around when 18 residents of Old Age Homes got an opportunity to spend some time out in the open, exploring the beach and concluding the trip with lunch in a garden amidst a wide range of plants.
When Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi (PBGKR) was requested to arrange for an outing for the seniors by the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, the team PBGKR readily accepting the request, arranged for transporting the seniors from Ferrargunj to Corbyn’s Cove Beach. It had been a long time when the not so privileged seniors had an outing. The seniors enjoyed the waves as it caressed their feet pressed into the wet sand. A refreshing experience it was to see them smile again.
Read more: A Day-Out Organised for the Seniors of Old Age Homes
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Port Blair, July 21: In compliance to the Government’s Millet Mission Policy to mainstream millets and to improve the nutritional diversity of the children by way of inclusion of millets- based recipes in the diet plan of Anganwadi Centres, before the full scale implementation in the Union Territory level for millet inclusion in the ICDS- SNP system, the Department of Social Welfare has proposed for one pilot programme, to be done for consensus building, feedback on feasibility and preference by the children before finalization of menus for AWCs. In addition, the menu suggested also pays special attention to the existing traditional food recipes and preferences pertaining to the different cultures. The need for such programme stems from the status of malnutrition among children in the Union Territory.
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Port Blair, July 21: Due to fire accident which occurred on 06.06.2023, the house belonging to Shri K Rakappan, S/o K Kannappan, R/o Badmaspahar was affected. In order to provide relief to the affected family, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 98,900/- as ex-gratia/ immediate relief to the victims K Rakappan, S/o K Kannappan R/o Badmaspahar. The amount has been sanctioned in terms of SDRF norms.
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Port Blair, July 21: Due to fire accident on 12.07.2023, the semi RCC house belonging to Shri Sheo Ram, S/o Late Siri Ram, R/o School Line & others have been affected. To provide relief, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman has sanctioned an amount of Rs.1,10,300/- as ex-gratia relief which has been disbursed to the victims Shri Sudesh Ram & 4 others upon submission of NOC by all other victims. The amount has been sanctioned in terms of SDRF norms.
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Port Blair, July 21: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee today celebrated the 81st Birthday of All India Congress Committee President, Shri. Mallikarjun Kharge at Congress Office, Port Blair amidst the gathering of Congress leaders & workers.
ANTCC celebrated the occasion with cake cutting and sweet distribution under the supervision of ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder and other Congress leaders.
Read more: ANTCC Celebrates the 81st Birthday of Mallikarjun Kharge