Archives for September 2, 2024

Port Blair, Sep 02: An awareness program was organized on PM Vishwakarma scheme at Dharmapur Community Hall under the chairmanship of Mr. Venkateswar Rao, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Shivapuram in which a large number of villagers attended the awareness program.
The PM Vishwakarma scheme, was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The Scheme covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades, Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai), Boat Maker, Armourer, Blacksmith (Lohar), Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith (Sonar), Potter (Kumhaar), Sculptor (Moortikar, stone carver), Stone breaker, Cobbler (Charmkar)/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan, Mason (Rajmistri), Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber (Naai), Garland maker (Malakaar), Washerman (Dhobi), Tailor (Darzi) and Fishing Net Maker.
Individuals aged 18 and above, involved in hands-on craftsmanship or artisan work within family-centric traditional trades within the unorganized sector, operating on a self-employment basis, qualify for assistance through the Vishwakarma Scheme Qualified artisans and crafters can benefit from several advantages offered by the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, such as: Tool kit incentive: Get electronic coupons up to ₹15,000 to purchase the tools and supplies required for their specific trades.
In the end the Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Shivapuram once again requested all the PRI members and the villagers those who are eligible please come forward and register themselves under the scheme and avail the benefits of PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

Port Blair, Sep 02: The last date for fresh admission for July 2024 cycle for all Programmes for online/ODL mode (except for Semester based and Certificate programmes) extends by IGNOU till10th September 2024. The last date of July, 2024 Re-registration has also been approved till 10th September 2024 for all programmes offered in ODL/Online mode. For online Admission students are advised to log on to https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ and for Re-registration log on to https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ . The prospective applicants who are facing difficulty to submit their admission and Registration form through online mode can contact to Regional Centre office. Learner can submit their admission form at Regional through in online mode with the help of staff at Regional Centre. Regional Centre, Port Blair also started various new courses for students, such as MSс in Zoology, MSc in Chemistry, MSc in Biochemistry, MSc in Analytical Chemistry, MSc in Home Science, Certificate in Beekeeping, Certificate in Organic Farming, etc.For more details, regarding the programmes, fees, duration, please visit IGNOU website- www.ignou.ac.in or contact IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair located at opposite to AIR Cargo complex, VIP Road, Phone No: 03192-242888, 03192-230111 or Email: rcportblair@ignou.ac.in.
A communication from the Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair said.

Port Blair, Sep 02: The inaugural session of 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was organized on 31/08/2024. As part of the observance, a plantation drive under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” was organized at AWC School Line-1.
Mr. L Kumar, IAS, Secretary (SW), Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (SW), Mr. PC James, Nodal Officer, POSHAN 2.0, Mrs. Zarina Bibi, CDPO, Urban Project, Mukhya Sevikas, and Anganwadi Worker were present on the Occasion.
The month long program of Rashtriya Poshan Maah From 1st Sept to 30th Sept. will be organized under ICDS Urban Project. The focus area for the month theme includes Anaemia (Test, Treat, Talk) Growth Monitoring Complimentary Feeding, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, Technology for Better Governance, Environment protection and mass sensitisation Activities.

Port Blair, Sep 02: This is for the information of the passenger/general public that the vessel MV Kalighat will sail for Diglipur on 04.09.2024 (Wed) at 2000 Hrs from Haddo
Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair on 05.09.2024 (Thu) at 2000 Hrs from Diglipur.
Passengers may book their tickets for the above sailing from DSS e-ticketing portal (https://dss.andaman.gov.in/eticketing) and STARS Ticketing Counter from 03.09.2024 (Tuesday) onwards.

Port Blair, Sep 02: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh celebrated its Shashti Poorti Samaroh (60th year celebration) on 01st September 2024 at Chinmaya Mission, Police Line with an Archak Purohit Sammelan where Pujaris of more than 20 temples across South Andaman were honoured and vital discussions on the upliftment of society took place followed by Shashti Poorti Samaroh, wherein, delegates representing different sections of Hindu society and well-wishers were present.
The Shashti Poorti Samaroh of Vishwa Hindu Parishad is celebrated nationwide from 25th August to 01st September 2024. In Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh various drawing and cultural competition with sammelans in temples were organised.
The Shashti Poorti Samaroh was held at Chinamaya Mission in the presence of Dr. Sachinder Nath Sinha , Kendriya Sahmantri, Sahpramukh (Prachar Prasar Vibhag), Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Santh Sanidhya of Swami Siddhanand Saraswathi Maharaj , Swami of Chinmaya Mission, Mr. Olake , representing Great Andamani Samaj, Mr. Brijesh Kumar Pandey , Adhyaksh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh), Mrs. Manorama , Vibhag Upaadhyaksh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh). The program started with Dweep Prajalan and Ashirvachan of Swami Siddhanand Saraswathi Maharaj , Swami Chinmaya Mission followed by welcome note by Mr. Brijesh Kumar Pandey , Adhyaksh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh), memorandums were presented by Karyakartas of Bajrang Dal to Dr. Sachinder Nath Sinha , Kendriya Sahmantri, Sahpramukh (Prachar Prasar Vibhag), Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
The South Andaman District Committee of Vishwa Hindu Parishad was formed in the year 1974 under the inspirational presence of its founding member Mr. S.S. Apte in the Hindi Sahitya Kala Parishad, in which 22 volunteers representing different communities and regions participated. Unanimously Late Mr. Linga Velu was given the responsibility of President and Mr. Hari Narayan Arora was given the responsibility of Secretary of the Parishad. Since this time the Parishad has worked continuously for the upliftment and protection of Hindu society and promoted national interest in these islands.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad is a social and cultural organization dedicated to organizing Hindus living in India and abroad and strengthening their religious and cultural identity. This institution was established under the blessings of Hindu religious leaders, and saints and under the guidance of world-famous philosophers and thinkers. After achieving independence, the Hindu society felt that it should fulfill its basic responsibility of world welfare by establishing India as a Hindu nation. Keeping this objective in mind, under the chairmanship of revered Swami Chinmayanand , the founder of Chinmaya Mission, the second Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar (Guruji), S. S. Apte, Master Tara Singh, Siromani Akali Dal President Giani Bhupendra Singh, the then General Secretary of Hindu Mahasabha V.G. More along with 40 saints and revered thinkers including Deshpande the concept of Parishad was formulated.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad was established in Sandipani Sadhanalaya, Mumbai on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month of Vikram Samvat 2021, i.e. on the birthday of Lord Yogeshwar Mr. Krishna in 1964. With the motto of “Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah”, the main objective of the Parishad is to organize and empower the Hindu society through service, values, and protection. The Parishad has been playing a unique role in various fields like Vishwa Hindu Conference, reconstruction of temples, cow protection and promotion, cultural education, Hindu awakening, social harmony to stop religious conversion, Hindu sense of unity, the teaching of Yoga and Vedas, pilgrimage and religious pilgrimages, etc.
The Parishad led the Mr. Ram Janmabhoomi movement and under the Dharma Prasar Yojana, the Parishad is determined to bring millions of Hindus that diverted their way back to Hinduism as well as remove the evils prevalent in the society. Andaman Nicobar Islands being a centrally administered territory and despite adverse circumstances, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has been raising its voice from these islands against the attacks on Hindu society across the country. Even the Ram Mandir movement was raised from the land of Andamans. In 1989, the Parishad organized extensive Ram Janaki Rath Yatra, Ram Shila Pujan, Ram Mandir Sankalp Sutra Abhiyan in these islands and organized various events from the islands including the Ram devotees reaching Ayodhya, performing kar seva and contributing to the Ram temple movement.
Through Sanskar Kendra, Satsang, Bajrang Dal Shaurya Training Camp, Durga Vahini Varg, and Milan Centres, the Parishad is continuously making efforts for promoting nationalism in the archipelago. As a result of this continuous practice, today Vishwa Hindu Parishad is providing service in some form or the other in most parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
During the tsunami of 2004 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the Parishad pro-actively supported the needy, distributed food items, donated blood, supplied medicines, and assisted in the last rites of the dead. In the Pran Pratishtha program of Mr. Ram Mandir, Ayodhya more than 450 temples placed Kalash and more than 80,000 Akshat package was prepared and distributed throughout the archipelago. During this period, more than one lakh saffron flags were distributed, which were hoisted in most of the Hindu homes with due enthusiasm and proudness.
Dr. Sachinder Nath Sinha addressed the gathering highlighting the completion of 60th year of Vishwa Hindu Parishad with its glorious achievement, and the determination of the Parishad to strive in the upcoming years to prevent serious issues like cow slaughter, religious conversion, and love jihad across the country and will continue to play its role in achieving its goals of social harmony, family enlightenment, and expansion of values.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Rajesh Ram , Secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Andaman and Nicobar Dweep Samuh).
“On this historic occasion of the Shashti Poorti, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad heartily wishes and congratulates all of you.”