Archives for December 9, 2024

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: Fit India week 2024 is an initiative to propagate fitness awareness among student, parents, teachers, and educational institutions across India by engaging in various activity promoting an active and  healthy lifestyle. This initiative, beginning in 2019, has evolved to reach millions and continues to focus on expanding the fitness movement to more schools, colleges , and higher education institutions.

This year, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports has recognised St. Mary’s School, Mohanpura as the FIT India School of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. St. Mary’s School, Mohanpura celebrated their Annual athletic Meet INFINITO (2024-25) on Saturday, 7^th December, 2024 at Netaji stadium, Sri Vijaya Puram, a press release issued by SAI, Sri Vijaya Puram said here today.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) along with Blood Centre, G. B. Pant Hospital, Directorate of Health Services, supported to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to organize a Blood Donation Camp at office premises of Kalaignar Arivalayam, Sri Vijaya Puram on 07/12/2024 on the occasion of 48th Birthday celebration of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Udaya Nithi Stalin. All together 22 units of blood were donated by the voluntary blood donors.
The camp was organized under the guidance of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director, A & N AIDS Control Society and Director, State Blood Transfusion Council, A & N Islands.
The Blood Donation camp was facilitated by the Dr. Shilpa Vijay Sankhe Medical Officer (Blood Bank), ANIIMS, G. B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram. The donors were examined for their eligibility to donate blood and briefed the donors on various aspect and importance of blood donation.
Shri. A. L. Kulandai State Organizer of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, organized the camp and made arrangement for conducting the camp successfully.
The technical team from Blood Centre, G. B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram and A & N AIDS Control Society ensured that the donated blood units are screened for the blood transmissible diseases. They also examined the donors for eligibility criteria.
Donors certificate were also distributed to the voluntary donors.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: The Division of Animal Science, ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, successfully conducted a five-day customized paid training programme on “Scientific Goat Farming” from December 2 to December 6, 2024. The programme was tailored for farmers and stakeholders interested in starting goat entrepreneurship based on scientific methods and practices. A total of seven participants attended the training. The programme aimed to equip participants with knowledge and skills in areas such as goat breed selection, nutrition management, reproductive management, disease prevention, modern housing systems, sustainable goat farming techniques, and preparing for commercial goat farming. A special highlight was the hands-on practical sessions, enabling farmers to gain real-world experience in scientific goat farming practices.
The valedictory function was graced by Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the importance of scientific approaches in enhancing the productivity and profitability of goat farming, particularly in island ecosystems. The entire training program was coordinated by Dr. R.R. Alyethodi and Dr. P. Perumal, Course Directors, along with Dr. Jai Sunder, Course Convenor. Certificates and training manuals were distributed to the trainees. The farmers expressed their gratitude for the well-organized training and appreciated the interactive nature of the sessions, which allowed them to discuss their challenges and solutions with experts. This initiative reflects ICAR-CIARI’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable livestock farming and empowering farmers with scientific knowledge and practical skills.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: A one-day training programme on “Introduction to ICT Applications in Agriculture and Allied Sectors” was successfully conducted at ICAR-KVK Nicobar, CIARI. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of ICT tools and their applications in agriculture to improve productivity and efficiency. Twenty five participants from Car Nicobar attended the training. The event emphasized the role of ICT in bridging the gap between farmers and scientific knowledge. Participants were introduced to various digital platforms and tools that assist decision-making, resource management, and access to market information. A key feature of the program was the live viewing of the first episode of “Krishi Choupal,” an initiative by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, in collaboration with Doordarshan and All India Radio. The “Krishi Choupal” series aims to provide farmers with a unique platform for technology dissemination through recorded farmer-scientist interactions. The episode featured discussions on innovative practices, challenges faced by farmers, and solutions offered by agricultural experts. The training focused on the integration of ICT in extension services and the role of initiatives like “Krishi Choupal” in strengthening knowledge transfer. Participants expressed enthusiasm for adopting ICT tools and appreciated the collaborative approach to solving field-level challenges. The programme concluded with an interactive session, where farmers shared their feedback and sought clarifications on ICT applications. The initiative reaffirmed ICAR-KVK Nicobar’s commitment to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions. The technical sessions were coordinated by Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK Nicobar and led by subject matter specialists Mr. Deepoo Meena, Mr. Ajmal S., Mr. Sanketh G.D., and Dr. Akshay. The training was organized under the guidance of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director of ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: Today, on December 9, 2024, a Power Point presentation on the PAHAL Plus initiative was showcased to Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District in the Conference Hall of the DC Office. The presentation was delivered by the Education Department team, with Shri Vasant Prasad Dabholkar and Ms. Anuja Trivedi, IAS (Probationers), also present. Key officers from the Education Department, including Shri Gyan Sheel Dubey, DEO (South Andaman)/DDE (Acad.), Shri P. Rakesh Prabhu, Computer Instructor (Comp. Appl.), Shri S.L. Vinjit, CI (Comp. Appl.) from the State Institute of Education, and Shri T. Unnikrishnan, PST, were also present.
The presentation highlighted the key features of this innovative program, designed to evaluate student performance and learning outcomes comprehensively while addressing learning gaps effectively.
The team demonstrated the functionality of the PAHAL Plus portal, which enables teachers to assess student progress in real time. By providing valuable insights into individual and group performance, the portal empowers educators to design targeted remedial measures and bridge learning gaps.
Shri Arjun Sharma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District emphasized the importance of skill development among students. He urged the Education Department to organize skill-based training programs during the summer vacation, specifically targeting students of Classes IX to XII. These sessions aim to equip students with vocational skills and enhance their readiness for future career opportunities.
The PAHAL Plus initiative and the Deputy Commissioner’s proactive involvement reflect a collaborative effort to uplift the educational standards in the district while fostering holistic development for students.