Archives for November 6, 2024

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: On 6/11/2024, Nicobar District Police held the inaugural session of “Mahila Manch”, an initiative designed to address the challenges and concerns faced by women in the villages. This community outreach program aims to raise an environment of support and open dialogue, empowering women by offering guidance on important issues affecting their lives and understanding their concerns as well.
The first session of Mahila Manch addressing the women of Perka and Malaca village at Community hall, Perka Village in Car Nicobar engaged in meaningful dialogue and offered support. Mr. Sunny Gupta, IPS, SP (D) N, led the session accompanied by Mr. Solomon Samuel, DANIPS, SDPO Car Nicobar and Ms. Shabana Haneef, Inspector Co-ordination, SP(D)N Office, Car Nicobar, interacting with the women of Perka and Malaca village. Together, they listened to the concerns of the women with patience and understanding, creating space for open discussion.
During the session, Mr. Sunny Gupta provided detailed information on critical topics such as domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This educational and awareness outreach programme aims to equip women with the knowledge to recognize and respond to these issues within their communities.
A total of 38 women participated in the session, marking an encouraging start to the Mahila Manch initiative. Through continued efforts, Nicobar District Police hopes to make Mahila Manch a valuable platform for the women of the district, offering ongoing support and fostering greater awareness on matters that impact their lives and well-being in particular.

 

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: The State Bank of India-Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Sri Vijaya Puram today commenced the 30 days Training Programme on Four Wheeler Driving. About 31 trainees have enrolled for the programme. Most of the trainees belong to the rural areas and are SHG Members of DAY -NRLM, BPL and also from Nicobari community.
In the inaugural function, Shri B. Binoy, Dy. Director (Transport) shared the immense potential available in the transport sector like aggregators, rental cars, bikes etc. He also urged the trainees to make use of the training to shape their future. He urged the trainees to grow in this field and try to become employers. Shri Ummar Farooq, Chief Manger, UTLBC informed the trainees about the initiative being taken by Govt. of India in imparting skill to the unemployed youth in order to become Atmanirbhar. He also informed that the course being free of cost, the trainees should not miss any of the sessions.
Shri. B. Binoy, Shri. C Raj and Shri Ummer Farooq jointly flagged off the first vehicle of the trainees. The function concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Shri. C Raj, Director of RSETI.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: The Staff Selection Commission will be conducting the Combined Higher Secondary Level (Tier-II) Examination, 2024 on 18.11.2024 at Sri Vijaya Puram Examination Centre(s). The e-Admit Card of the candidates appearing for the examination will be made available 3-4 days prior to the scheduled examination date on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.gov.in / https://sscer.org/).

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: The State Bank of India- Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Sri Vijaya Puram has completed the 2 days Refresher Training Programme on Bank Sakhis with 17 trainees from Directorate of RD. The training which commenced on Nov.4 concluded yesterday. Shri Ummar Farooq, UTLBC Chief Manger and Shri C Raj, Director of SBI RSETI were present during the valedictory programme.
Addressing the trainees, Shri Ummar highlighted the importance of Bank Sakhis and how they play an important role among rural people while Shri Raj appreciated the trainees for coming forward to gain information and knowledge in banking related products as this will help them in dealing with customers in the field.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: A Block-Level Training Program focused on addressing child needs through ‘Bal Sabhas’ was held at Community Managed Training Center (CMTC), Ferrargunj. Organized by the BDO Office, Ferrargunj, this program aimed to equip local stakeholders with the skills to address children’s needs through Bal Sabha platforms.
The training program saw active participation from the Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Ferrargunj, Smti D. Padmawathi, Gram Pradhans, Panchayat Secretaries. PRI Members, Child Protection Functionaries, children from Govt. Model Sr. Secondary School Ferrargunj.
Earlier, welcoming the participants, Smt. Lalita Tigga, BDO, Ferrargunj, discussed the importance of community involvement in child welfare while Ms C. Vijaya, Domain Expert from the Directorate of RD, PRIs and ULBs, shared valuable insights on the role of Bal Sabhas in schools, emphasizing how these forums can effectively identify and address children’s developmental needs. Later, Ms Suman Shailaja Barla, Protection Officer (NIC), DCPU, South Andaman, spoke on addressing children’s needs through the Bal Sabha model, sharing her expertise on child protection practices and community engagement.
Ms Kiran Bhagwat, Social Worker, addressed the impact of social media on children, shedding light on the challenges and influences that social media can have on young minds, and suggesting ways for community members to support healthy social media use among children. Ms Agnes Bartholoma, Sub Inspector, PS Ograbraj discussed the legal aspects of child protection and the role of law enforcement in safeguarding children’s rights.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Anand Amritraj, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Tushnabad, encouraged children to actively participate in sports, emphasizing the role of physical activities in fostering discipline, teamwork, and overall development.
Attendees expressed gratitude for the insights shared by the speakers and they look forward to implementing the knowledge gained to benefit children in their local communities.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, underscoring the commitment to continued efforts in child welfare through similar training programs in the future.