Port Blair, Feb 23: The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu on completion of five days visit to A & N Islands from Feb.19 to 23 , 2024, was given an affectionate send off at the Airport on her departure for New Delhi this evening by Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency alongwith Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Commander-in-Chief, A&N Command Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, DGP, A&N Police, Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Chairperson, PBMC, Smt. S. Selvi and other Senior Officers of Andaman & Nicobar Administration, A&N Police, A&N Command and PRIs.
Archives for February 23, 2024
AATO and Makkruz Showcases Andaman’s Tourism Potential at SATTE Exhibition in Greater Noida
Port Blair, Feb 23: The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) along with Makruzz is participating in the prestigious South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) exhibition, currently underway in Greater Noida.
Led by its esteemed President, Shri. M Vinod, a delegation from AATO is actively engaging with industry stakeholders and visitors to highlight the unmatched beauty and tourism potential of the Andaman Islands. SATTE, recognized as Asia’s largest and most renowned tourism exhibition for the past 31 years, serves as a crucial platform for industry players to network, showcase innovations, and explore business opportunities.
AATO’s presence underscores its commitment to promoting Andaman as a premier travel destination, renowned for its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and rich cultural heritage.
Shri. M Vinod, President of AATO, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Participating in SATTE provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the diverse offerings of the Andaman Islands to a global audience. We are excited to engage with travel enthusiasts, industry professionals, and potential partners to foster collaborations that will further enhance the region’s tourism landscape.” Visitors to AATO’s booth at SATTE can expect to discover a wide array of experiential travel options, adventure activities, and eco-friendly initiatives that epitomize Andaman’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
Additionally, AATO representatives will be on hand to provide valuable insights and personalized recommendations to help travelers plan their dream vacation to the picturesque Andaman Islands. As the SATTE exhibition continues to draw crowds of industry experts and travel enthusiasts, AATO remains steadfast in its mission to position Andaman as a must-visit destination on every traveler’s itinerary.
Clothes Distribution by Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi
Port Blair, Feb 23: Team PBGKR was recently contacted by Mrs. Madvi and Mr. Biju (Ex Pradhan) of Baratang stating that a Cloth Donation Drive for the Women of Baratang Villages is carried out for those who are in need of assistance and support for clothing. Acting immediately to this Mr. Mandeep Grewal, Founder & President, PBGKR and his team donated 120+ new clothes for the Women of the Village. Today at small event organised at Coral Reef Resort, Baratang, Mr. Biju distributed The Clothes among the villagers.
Grewal added “We will always try our best to support any person in need across our islands”.
Power outage on 24.02.2024, due to urgent repair of the Zebra-I and Zebra-II Tie lines
Port Blair, Feb 23: The general public and consumers of the department is hereby informed that, on 24.02.2024 (Saturday), there will be a power outage in some areas of Port Blair and the South Andaman for a few hours, if necessary, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for the urgent repair of Zerbra-I and Zebra-II Tie lines. However, the department is trying to make an effort to maintain the power supply consistent while working.
The inconvenience caused is regretted.
CPI (M) Condoles Death of Badal Mridha
Port Blair, Feb 23: CPI (M) condoles the sudden demise of Mr. Badal Mridha, a Member of the CPI (M) and resident of Billiground today (23.02.2024) early morning at PHC Billiground. He was 65 years. He is the younger brother of SR Mridha, Secretary, CPI (M) Middle Andaman Area Committee. He conveys his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
EDP training for disbursement of loan under PMEGP
Port Blair, Feb 23: District Industries Centre and Khadi and Village Industries Board are the implementing agency of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) throughout the Union Territory Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As per PMEGP guidelines, the implementing agencies forward the online applications to the opted bank after due verification and scrutiny of the information and documents. The concerned bank takes the credit decisions for sanction of the loan to the eligible applicants and informs the applicant. As per guidelines the applicant has to undergo prescribed Entrepreneurship Development Training before disbursement of the sanctioned loan.
All the applicants who have received loan sanctioned letters from concerned banks are advised to undergo EDP training either on online mode or offline immediately in order to enable the banks to disburse the loan after completing the required formalities.
For more one may contact District Industries Centre or KVIB, Udyog Parisar, Middle Point or call over phone no 03192-232601, a press release from District Industries Centre said.
Spices to diversify plantation based farming: Three days training for Nicobarese farmers imparted at CIARI
Port Blair, Feb 23: A three days training programme on “Appropriate Cultivation and Postharvest Practices for Producing Quality Spices in the Plantation Crops Based Cropping Systems” was organized during February 19 to 21 2024 at ICAR-CIARI Port Blair under CSS-MIDH (NHM) Project on Spices. The programme aimed at imparting theoretical and practical training on various cultivation and management aspects of spices to the Nicobarese farmers of Car Nicobar Island. During the inaugural programme, Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, interacted with the farmers and urged them to participate in the programme in fervor. He discussed various production and marketing related issues faced by these farmers from the southern group of islands. Course Director and Dr. Ajit Arun Waman and Co-course directors- Dr. Santosh Kumar, Dr. Pooja Bohra and Dr. P.K. Singh also spoke on the occasion.
During the technical session, Dr. Sharath S. Yeligar documented the perception of Nicobari farmers towards Coconut Climbing Devices. A talk on improved production and postharvest technologies for spices in the Island ecosystem was delivered by Dr. Ajit Waman. The farmers were taught various methods of plant propagation including air layering, cutting, grafting, Dweep Goottee 365 etc. in the Horticultural Plants Propagation Unit of the Institute. Further, practical hands-on training on harvesting and processing of cinnamon, black pepper and turmeric was conducted by Dr. Pooja Bohra to help the farmers in understanding the aspects in depth. Various intercultural operations in plantation crops, spices and other crops were practically demonstrated to the trainee participants by Dr. Abhilash and Mr. Talaviya Harshangkumar, Scientists, ICAR-CIARI. Farmers also witnessed various research activities related to farm animals at Garacharma Farm apart from the exposure visit to Horticulture Research Farm, Sippighat and Bloomsdale Farm, Chouldari. Dr. Senthil Kumar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru interacted with the farmers about the vegetable cultivation prospectus and experiences of the tribal farmers. During the valedictory session, Dr. Jai Sunder, Director (In charge), appreciated the efforts of the organizing team as well as the participants in meaningfully implementing the programme. He opined that the trainees could improve their farm incomes if spices and other horticultural crops are included in the system in a sustainable way. The training was attended by twenty Nicobarese farmers from Car Nicobar Island along with the Chief Captain and Captains from various villages.
Election Commission Introduces ‘Know Your Candidate’ App for Voters
Port Blair, Feb 23: The Know Your Candidate (KYC) app is a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to help citizens know about the criminal antecedents of candidates contesting elections. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. To use the KYC app, voters need to select the election type and AC/PC name to view the list of the nomination or they can search the candidate by name. The app will then display information about the candidate’s criminal antecedents, if any. This information includes the details of any criminal cases filed against the candidate, the status of those cases, and the nature of the offenses. The KYC app is a useful tool for citizens to make informed decisions about who to vote for. It can help voters to identify candidates with a history of criminal activity and to avoid voting for them. The app can also help to promote transparency and accountability in elections.
Here are some of the features of the KYC app:
• It allows voters to search for candidates by their names.
• It displays information about the candidate’s criminal antecedents, if any.
• It provides information about the status of any criminal cases filed against the candidate.
• It shows the nature of the offenses that the candidate has been accused of.
• It is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
The KYC app is a valuable resource for voters who want to know more about the candidates who are contesting elections. It can help voters to make informed decisions about who to vote for and to promote transparency and accountability in elections. To download the KYC app, one can visit the ECI’s website or the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store.
The Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri B S Jaglan, IAS, has requested citizens of A&N Islands to use the App. This can help voters to make informed decisions about who to vote for and to promote transparency and accountability in elections.
Document Verification Schedule Announced for Various Posts under A&N Health Department
Port Blair, Feb 23: The verification of documents/testimonials of all the selected candidates for the posts viz. Plaster Room Technician, Typist, Ward Attendant, Ayah, Head Worker (Malaria/Filaria)/Surveillance Worker, Safaikarmachari, Mali, Chowkidar, Gaon Sathi under A & N Health Department, A & N Administration will be held on 28.02.2024 & 29.02.2024 in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Health Services, Atlanta Point, near National Memorial Cellular Jail.
The post wise list of candidates and schedule of document verification has been uploaded in the Administration’s website www.andaman.gov.in for information of the candidates. The candidates have been informed that if any candidate fails to get the original educational/mandatory certificates and other testimonials verified, his/her candidature for the post shall not be considered for appointment by the A&N Health Department, A&N Administration and his/her candidature shall forthwith be rejected for all purposes in the instant recruitment process without any further correspondence.
Field day on sequential cropping organizes by ICAR- Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair
Port Blair, Feb 23: The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands organized the field day on “sequential cropping system for improving productivity and livelihood security” in collaboration with KVK, Port Blair at ICAR-CIARI, Garacharma experimental farm on 23.02.2024. The field day witnessed by Padma Mr. Ms. K. Chellammal (Selected) along with 30 Farmers from South Andaman district. The program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair. The field day was aimed to make awareness on the sequential cropping under the plantations of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and sensitize the farmers on the potential crop combinations to enhance the productivity of the plantations.
Sequential cropping is a common feature, particularly for tropical regions, where the crop seasons are largely dictated by the main wet season and the practice wherein short term crops are planted with and eventually replaced by long term trees. Dr. I. Jaisankar, Senior Scientist ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair briefed about the sequential cropping system developed under the Andaman Padauk plantation and outcome of the last two year experiment with various combination of the vegetable, tuber and fruit crops under the plantation. The yield and economics of the cropping system, advantage of the intermittent yield obtained from the system and also cropping season were explained to the farmers.
Dr. T. Subramani, Senior Scientist & Head, NRM Division ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair explained the various agronomic practices followed for improving the yield of the vegetables and also stressed on the need for diversifying the island farming system with the multiple vegetable and fruits for increasing the farm income and employment generation of the farmers. Dr. Y. Ramakrishna, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, South Andaman and Dr. V.Damodaran, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Nimbudera highlighted the scope of the cropping system in the Island and crop calendar. He further urged the farmers to utilize the technologies available with the Institute on the sequential cropping and organic farming for successful vegetable, tuber and fruit cultivation under the existing plantations in islands.