Archives for October 16, 2024

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 16: A technical talk was organised by Dr B.R Ambedkar Institute of Technology for the final year and pre-final year students of the institute at conference hall on the “Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas, its flight control design ,design, development and testing on 15/10/2024. The session was conducted by Dr. Vijay V Patel, Technology Director (CLAW), Outstanding Scientist at Aeronautical Development Agency, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Bangalore.
Dr Patel has more than 29 years of experience in working as a Member of National Control Law (CLAW) team for LCA flight control design and also contributed towards development of technology for autonomous take-off and landing for Ghatak, feasibility studies from flight mechanics parameter perspective for AMCA, Ghatak, LCA MK2, Navy Mk2 programs. He has shared LCA CLAW Design Development experience with other national projects (LCH (HAL-RWRDC, RLV (ISRO), Chandraayan-3 (ISRO) various UAV projects of ADE, missile guidance with RCI and DRDL teams, integration of missile with Aircraft etc and played major role in the technical reviews related to control systems.
He explained about the flight control law development cycle including parameter identification to update aero- database in order to expand flight envelope. Also the fundamentals of control law design for an unstable fighter aircraft was discussed and the mathematical challenges in order to achieve certain performance goals. He demonstrated various laws of physics practically and emphasised the students for keeping scientific temperament and critical thinking. The program was very informative and more than 150 students participated in this session which also featured a Q & A segment which allowed students to ask questions which included about career opportunities in DRDO etc.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 16: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a demand-driven wage employment scheme, continues to play a pivotal role in providing employment opportunities and enhancing the livelihood of rural households across the country. MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment per financial year to each household in rural areas, focusing on unskilled manual labour.
Two recent initiatives under the MGNREGA scheme have been taken up at CD Block Prothrapur under South Andaman District. One is the development of moringa plantations on the land of individual beneficiaries as per Category-B works of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the villages Rangachang and Beodnabad under the Gram Panchayat Beodnabad on October 8, 2024. These projects were inaugurated in the presence of the Block Development Officer, Prothrapur; Pradhan Gram Panchayat Beodnabad and other PRI members of the Panchayat.Total 30 beneficiaries are provided employment in the works and are set to generate 646 persondays. The moringa plantation projects not only create employment for MGNREGA beneficiaries but also enhance the scope of livelihoods of the said individual beneficiaries through sale of Moringa and its by products in the market.
Additionally, on October 14, 2024, another project involving the maintenance of a katcha road in Calicut village under the Gram Panchayat Calicut was initiated. This project will generate 1402 persondays and provide employment for 30 beneficiaries. It aims to improve the local infrastructure while directly benefiting the villagers of Calicut by improving road access and transportation. The work was inaugurated by the Pradhan Gram Panchayat Calicut in the presence of other PRI members.
These efforts underscore MGNREGA’s commitment to boosting rural employment and improving the livelihoods of local communities. The scheme continues to play an essential role in alleviating rural poverty and providing crucial employment opportunities to the rural workforce.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 16: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Rangat, in collaboration with the Fire Department Rangat, organized “International Day for Disaster Reduction” on 13th October 2024. at Church line, Road Rangat. In this programme total Participants were 74 individuals, including youth volunteers and local community members, all dedicated to learning and promoting disaster resilience.
In this programme Mr. S. K Paul, ICFS Was the chief Guest. The programme commenced with a warm welcome extended to the dignitaries from the Fire Department, led by the Mr. S. K Paul, ICFS, along with participants and community leaders. The Head Constable of the Fire Department took the stage to speak about the significance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction, highlighting the need for increased awareness, preparedness, and community involvement in disaster risk reduction.
The event also featured a live demonstration of fire safety equipment by the Fire Department team. The demonstration aimed to educate the audience on the proper use of firefighting tools and techniques, providing crucial insights on how to respond effectively in the event of a fire or other emergencies.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, by Mr. Peter Barla where the organizers expressed their gratitude to the Fire Department for their valuable time, knowledge, and demonstration, as well as to all the participants for their active involvement in this important initiative.
The event not only raised awareness but also strengthened the community’s ability to reduce disaster risks, fostering a spirit of preparedness and resilience.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 16: Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council conducted an eviction drive against Street Vendors/Hawkers within the Municipal area. The SVPMC in its continuous efforts to contain the encroachments over road side and footpath has carried out extensive eviction drives from Corbyn’s Cove Road to Corbyn’s Cove Junction to remove all the illegal street vendors/hawkers who have encroached the pathway and other places without valid documents. The seized materials have been dumped at Dry Resource Centre, Brookshabad.
The Street Vendors/Hawkers have been once again directed not to do vending in the SVPMC area without valid documents, if found so, necessary action will be taken as per the procedure.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 16: The Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration has participated with Andaman and Nicobar Football Association to promote NMBA initiatives through the AAC Football Cup 2024 tournaments with the theme “Say No To Drugs” on 11th October 2024 03:00 PM.
Mr. AKB, PO(JH) at the Directorate of Social Welfare highlighting the critical relationship between sports and addiction. He emphasized that sports are an effective way to stay away from addiction, as they benefit both the body and mind. Playing sports can foster discipline, teamwork, and goal-achieving abilities, while reducing the likelihood of turning to addiction. He called for the organization of various sports activities under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, such as competitions at schools, colleges, and panchayats. He encouraged building sports grounds and providing sports equipment to motivate young people to participate in sports. AKB concluded by highlighting the positive impact of sports on both physical and mental health, emphasizing that playing sports can boost self-confidence and make individuals more active & enthusiastic and distributed pamphlets to the officials and audience.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, expressed grave concern regarding the escalating issue of drug abuse and its far-reaching societal implications. He underscored that drug abuse is not merely an individual problem but has a profound impact on families, communities, and society at large. Dr. Nitin Shakya emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive programs that prioritize not only rehabilitation but also prevention and awareness. He highlighted that when an individual falls victim to addiction, it’s not just their life that is at stake; the repercussions extend to their family, community, and society as a whole.