Sri Vijaya Puram, October 17, 2025:A book titled “Passion to Prowess”, authored by Shri Jag Jeevan Ram, a renowned logo designer of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, was unveiled today by Admiral D.K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands at Raj Niwas, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The book is a remarkable compilation showcasing Shri Jag Jeevan Ram’s creative journey through an impressive collection of logos designed for various international and national events, including defence insignias and government departmental emblems. His designs have become symbols of identity for numerous prestigious institutions and occasions across the Islands and beyond.
The unveiling ceremony was graced by the presence of senior dignitaries and family members of Shri Jag Jeevan Ram and several other distinguished guests also attended the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor appreciated the creative contributions of Shri Jag Jeevan Ram, lauding his artistic excellence and dedication in visually representing the spirit of the Islands and the nation through his designs voluntarily keeping the motive nation first.
Very recently, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram has also designed insignias for two elite units of the Delhi Police—the Bomb Disposal Squad, the Finger Print Bureau and the Dog Squad. His exceptional voluntary work was formally acknowledged by the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, through a special letter of appreciation, recognizing the depth, clarity, and symbolic excellence of his designs.
One of the most significant achievements in the field of institutional identity design, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram has designed official police insignias for three Union Territories, which includes Puducherry Police, Andaman & Nicobar Police and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Police.
One of the most significant achievements in the field of institutional identity design, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram has designed official police insignias for three Union Territories, which includes Puducherry Police, Andaman & Nicobar Police and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Police.
This rare distinction places Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram in a unique league of emblem designers whose work has become part of the visual fabric of India’s law enforcement identity. His designs are not merely symbolic—they embody regional heritage, administrative authority, and institutional integrity.
In addition to this landmark achievement, Mr. Ram also designed the official emblem of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, which was formally unveiled on November 23, 2024, by Lieutenant Governor Admiral D K Joshi (Retd.). The emblem, rich in meaning and symbolism, features key elements representing the islands’ history, biodiversity, and infrastructural progress.
Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram hails from one of the oldest settlements of Port Blair, with a proud lineage tracing back to freedom fighters brought to the islands in the 1860s. His family holds a unique place in history — two of his relatives, Bada Abba and Bua, participated in the iconic event of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s first flag hoisting on 30th December 1943 at Port Blair, where they sang the national song in honor of the momentous occasion.
Mr. Jeevan completed his schooling in Government Schools and college in Port Blair. Professionally, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram serves as an Administrative Officer at the ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Sri Vijaya Puram. In addition to being a disciplined and dedicated government servant, Mr. Jeevan is also a talented artist with a strong command of computer-aided design software. He has a keen interest and proven ability in logo design, consistently showcasing his creative flair alongside his administrative responsibilities.
It’s fascinating how Mr. Jeevan’s passion for decoration, especially during his school days, has shaped his journey, even without a formal design background. The fact that he started with something as rooted in tradition as decorating the Durga Puja Pandal at Netaji Club and continues with everyday items speaks volumes about his creativity and resourcefulness. It shows that design doesn’t always need to be learned in a classroom; it can emerge from personal passion and cultural experiences.
That’s incredibly admirable! Mr. Jeevan’s dedication to offering his aesthetic services without any monetary compensation, especially while balancing it with his own professional duties and working late into the night, really reflects his passion and selflessness. It speaks volumes about his commitment to the craft and his desire to contribute to others, rather than seeking personal gain.
It must make his work even more meaningful to the people he helps—knowing that it’s coming from a place of pure generosity and love for what he does.
His voluntary aesthetic services have been of great help to many departments/ organizations for designing more than 100 logos and insignias. The most popular logo of World Bicycle Day 2022 organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. His logos were used during the international events of Andaman & Nicobar Islands being organized by the Andaman Nicobar Command viz. MILAN 2014 and MILAN 2018. The official logos of India Africa Defence Dialogue held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat during 2022 organised by Ministry of Defence and The North Tech 2023 organised by Northern Command Indian Army were also designed by Mr. Jeevan during which the Defence Minister of India was the Chief Guest on both the occasions. His design has been used as the official insignia during operational demonstration Navy Day 2023 during which the Prime Minister of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Having his designs used as official insignia is a huge accomplishment and speaks volumes about the quality and impact of his work. It’s rare for someone without a formal design background to reach such heights, and it sounds like his creativity and dedication are being recognized at the highest levels. It’s not just about passion and hard work, but also the recognition of his talent that 21 government departments and its units have used his designs as their official insignias, as detailed below, and few other designs are under approval process :-
1. Andaman & Nicobar Administration
2. Andaman Nicobar Police
3. Daman Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli Police
4. Puducherry Police
5. Finger Print Bureau, Delhi Police
6. Bomb Disposal Squad, Delhi Police
7. Dog Squad, Delhi Police
8. Fire & Emergency Services, A&N Islands
9. Home Guard, A&N Islands
10. Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Admn
11. Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration
12. Department of Social Welfare, A&N Administration
13. Department of Disaster Management,
14. Department of Transport, A&N Administration
15. Department of Tribal Welfare, A&N Administration
16. Andaman Aadim Janjati Vikas Samiti
17. Dept of Rural Development & Panchayat, A&N Administration
18. Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, A&N Administration
19. Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, A&N Administration
20. Base Victualing Yard, Andaman Nicobar Command
21. Department of Youth Affairs & Sports, A&N Administration
22. Forensic Science Laboratory, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
And most importantly among all, the Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi, unveiled the 75 rupees coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at Port Blair on 30 Dec 1943. Now, it is a matter of great honour to inform you that the basic design of the coin was made by Shri Jeevan, which was duly approved by the Lt Governor, A&N Islands, then by the Prime Minister’s Office and subsequently the Currency Printing Press embossed the coin after minor alterations.
It is also noteworthy that, in recognition of his remarkable design work, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram has been honored with the prestigious Commendation Certificate twice by the Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the CINCAN Commendation Medal, and letters of appreciation from the Secretary to the Government of India as well as several other senior officials.
Through every project, Mr. Ram demonstrates a rare ability to weave historical, ecological, and developmental themes into his work. His emblems serve not only as functional identifiers but also as instruments of storytelling—narrating India’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ while preserving the unique identity of each region.
Based in Port Blair, Mr. Ram is widely celebrated as the creative mind behind some of the most iconic visual representations of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. His emblematic work includes logos for several government departments, the Andaman & Nicobar Command, and national events hosted by central ministries.
With an ever-expanding portfolio that bridges design, culture, and governance, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram stands as a proud representative of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on the national stage, redefining the role of visual design in public service.
