Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 04: The Andaman Nicobar Territorial Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress (UWEC), a frontal Departmental organization of the Indian National Congress, celebrated its Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and participation from workers across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The highlight of the celebration was the presentation of the prestigious “Shram Ratna Awards” .
Mr. Ranglal Haldar, President, ANPCC, attended as the Chief Guest, while Mr. John Robert, President, South Andaman District Congress Committee, was the Guest of Honour. On the occasion, 25 outstanding workers from various unorganised sectors were honoured with the prestigious Shram Ratna Awards for their contribution to society and the workforce.
The Foundation Day-2026 celebration was successfully organized under the leadership of Mr. S. Tejeswara Rao, State Chairman, Andaman Nicobar Territorial Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress, along with the active support and coordination of the State Committee, District Committee, office bearers, members, and volunteers. Their collective efforts ensured the grand success of the programme and reflected the growing strength and unity of the organization across the islands.
The programme was attended by prominent office bearers and leaders of the Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress, including: Mr. S. Tejeswara Rao – State Chairman, Mr. Venkata Rao – Vice Chairman, Mr. Rizwan – Vice Chairman, Mr. Ankit Kumar – General Secretary, Mrs. B. Mohini – General Secretary, Mr. Pari – District Committee Representative
A large number of workers, employees, social activists, and representatives from various unorganised sectors across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands participated in the celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, the office bearers reiterated their resolve to work for better working conditions, social security coverage, healthcare benefits, skill development, employment opportunities, and overall welfare of workers belonging to the unorganised sector.
The Mr. S. Tejeswara Rao, State Chairman, Andaman Nicobar Territorial Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress expressed their sincere gratitude to the Chief Guest, distinguished guests, award recipients, workers, volunteers, media representatives, and all participants who contributed to the success of the event. The Foundation Day celebration concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen the voice of unorganised workers and employees and to advance their welfare through collective action and democratic engagement.
The Mr. S. Tejeswara Rao, State Chairman stated that the Foundation Day celebration was conducted in the spirit of the vision and guidance of Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge, President, India National Congress, Mr. Rahul Gandhi, LoP and Dr. Udit Raj, National Chairman, Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress and Mr. Rangalal Halder President, ANTCC whose commitment to the welfare, dignity, and empowerment of workers continues to inspire the organization at every level.
