Sheekha Bureau
Port Blair, Jan 23: The Andaman Nicobar Media Federation (ANMF) on 23 January 2019 honored eight Islanders with ‘ANMF Andaman Heroes Award – 2019’ in appreciation of their valuable and selfless services towards Society and the People in the A&N Islands.
The function was held in the Conference Hall of Hotel Mansha Regency, Port Blair yesterday evening. Mrs. Neha Bansal (IAS), Secretary, Department of Arts and Culture, A&N Administration was the chief guest on the occasion.
The programme was started after lighting the traditional lamp by the Chief Guest and others special guests.
Mrs. Neha Bansal (IAS), Secretary, Department of Arts and Culture, A&N Administration gave away the Awards to eight Andaman Heroes 2019, who are Dr. Saji Vergheese, Surgical Specialist, Mr. Vallabh Rao & Mr. Kuldeep Singh, Life Guards, Mr. Jag Jeevan Ram, Logo Designer, Artist, Mr. Avinash, Singer & Composer, Mr. Abhay Kumar, Social Worker, Mr. Mohan Halder, Pradhan, Chouldari GP and Mr. Subrata Basu, Social Worker from Kadamtala.
During the programme, Mrs. Neha Bansal also honoured five hardworking members of ANMF who are Ms. Roopa Lall, Mr. Sachidanand, Mr. Mahesh Kishen, Mr. Yada Giri and Mr. Tirupati.
Mr. Avinash, one of the awardees, presented two mesmerizing self composed songs during the Award Function, “My Heart Turns Shakespeare” on the subject of world peace and “Maula” on the subject of Love for God. Both the songs are written by Sanjib Kumar Roy and the songs were highly appreciated by the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Neha Bansal (IAS) as chief guest appreciated the efforts and initiative of ANMF to felicitate the real Heroes of our society. The Secretary congratulated each Andaman Hero for their valuable contributions.
“Everyone is a hero at their own level” stating this, Mrs. Neha Bansal sighted an example of a street vendor of Flag Point area, who encourages all the customers not liter and also cleans all trash himself.
She said that it’s a general thought in the administration that only the people in the administration slog night and day but having attended this function, she has realized that there are also other organizations and individuals in these Islands, who are committed and dedicated in their respective fields.
Welcoming the gathering, the President, ANMF, Mr. K. Ganeshan has recalled the achievements of ANMF in the service of people in a journalistic way. He presented a detailed account of ANMF’s activities of past few years which includes, visit to rural areas in the recent past, visit to Dhannikhari Dam, CHCs, PHCs, Govt. Schools, reviewing of developmental activities in various villages etc.
The General Secretary, ANMF, Mr. Sanjib Kumar Roy told the gathering about the entire selection process for the selection of final eight Awardees.
Mr. Denis Giles, Secretary, ANMF coordinated the entire event and Mr. Elango, Vice President, ANMF proposed the vote of thanks.
