Port Blair, Dec 04: Under the guidance and motivation of Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, DGP, A & N Islands, as a welfare measure for police families, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) in collaboration with the A & N Police, is conducting pro bono Chess Training classes for the children of Police personnel on 3rd Dec. 2023 at Drill Hall, Police Line, Port Blair.
Inspector Soloman Samuel, inaugurated the chess training class. SI Roshan George (Reader to DGP, A&N Islands), SI MA Rasheed (In-charge Sports) and R Kashthuri Bhai, Asian School silver Medallist were also present during the inaugural function.
FIDE Instructor, B Neelaiah conducted the training classes and emphasised that playing chess can develop 21st Century Skills like, Critical Thinking, Creativity, collaboration, social skills etc. apart from various other benefits. Around 40 children participated in the training session with great enthusiasm and enjoyed the training session & actively participated in the chess activities.
The chess training classes will be held once a week on every Sunday between 3.00 pm & 4.00 pm, exclusively for the children of Police personnel, A & N Police.
