Sri Vijaya Puram, October 25: As part of the implementation of the Tsunami Ready Programme in 30 identified coastal villages of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration, has prepared a calendar of outreach activities commencing from October 21, 2026. In continuation of this initiative, the third round of awareness and preparedness activities was conducted on October 23, 2026 at Hut Bay (Little Andaman), Nimbutala (Rangat) and Pilpillow (Nancowry), in coordination with the respective Sub-Divisions, Gram Panchayats and Village Level Tsunami Ready Programme Committees.
At Hut Bay, the outreach programme was organised at the Gram Panchayat Learning Centre, Netaji Nagar, by the Gram Panchayat in coordination with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), South Andaman. Approximately 20–30 community members participated, along with Panchayat representatives, members of the Village Level Tsunami Ready Programme Committee (VLTRC), Fire Department personnel and trained teachers. As part of baseline data collection, the geographical coordinates of identified tsunami-safe areas and Government buildings were recorded. The existing village-level disaster response plan was also reviewed and updated to strengthen local preparedness arrangements.
At Nimbutala, Rangat, a Tsunami Awareness Outreach Programme was conducted in the presence of the Pradhan, departmental officials and members of the local community. Similarly, at Pilpillow village, Nancowry, the programme witnessed the participation of the 2nd Captain of Pilpillow, villagers, teachers, students, Aapda Mitra volunteers, the Patwari and the Village Level Worker (VLW).
At all these venues, the participants were sensitised to tsunami warning signs, identification of safe locations, timely evacuation and the importance of following official warnings and instructions issued by the competent authorities. Emphasis was also laid on community participation and the role of trained volunteers in minimising loss of life and property during disasters.
