Port Blair, Sept 07: As a part of the awareness campaign to contain COVID-19 during unlock-4, an inspection-cum-mask distribution was carried out by the Dy. Commissioner (SA) along with SDM (SA), AC (UT), Civic Society Organization, ACCI in the densely populated areas of Junghlighat Fisherman colony and the Dairy Farm areas.
During the inspection, the DC (SA) along with the ACCI & local community volunteers distributed masks to the general public in the market areas. As part of reaching out to the public, door to door mask distribution to the residents was also carried out in Junglighat area. In the peak evening time, the awareness programme was conducted from Machi Basti to Tirupathi Temple area, by actively involving community representatives.
The DC interacted with the fishermen families, street vendors, barber, vegetable shop keepers etc. and appealed to everyone not to panic and fight against COVID-19 by following 2 Golden Principles – ‘Wear Masks Properly’ and ‘Maintain Social Distancing’.
In Dairy Farm Ganesh Mandir area, it was observed that the shopkeepers were adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. Masks were distributed to the needy people. Officers also interacted with elected/community representative of the area and appealed to the shopkeepers and their association to follow COVID-19 protocols in letter and spirit.
The District Administration is reaching out to the door steps of people, in delivering services and ensuring the safety of public.
