Rangat, Jan.2:The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test-2024 will be held on 18th January, 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the JNVST 2025 have been informed that the Admit Cards can be downloaded from the website https://navodaya.gov.in
Archives for January 2025
HRS Appeals PM for Low-Cost Air Ambulance Services in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: In a appeal to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Anshuman Roy, State Youth President of Hindu Rashtra Shakti, has highlighted the dire need for low-cost air ambulance services in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The letter emphasizes the challenges faced by the islanders due to the remote location and limited medical facilities, which often delay critical medical treatment.
Mr. Roy pointed out the exorbitant costs currently charged by private operators, ranging between Rs. 30 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh, for emergency airlift services. He stressed that these costs are unaffordable for most residents, leaving them with limited options during medical emergencies.
The letter proposes actionable solutions to address this pressing issue, including:
1. Low-Cost Pricing: Establishing affordable rates to ensure that the service is accessible to all.
2. Subsidies: Providing government subsidies to further reduce costs for those in need.
3. Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborating with private operators to offer the service while keeping costs manageable.
Highlighting the life-saving potential of such a service, Mr. Roy stated, “Initiating low-cost air ambulance services would not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also serve as a critical lifeline for the islanders during emergencies.”
Hindu Rashtra Shakti urged the government to take immediate action, considering the unique challenges faced by the residents and tourists in the region. The appeal reflects the growing demand for improved healthcare infrastructure and equitable access to emergency medical services in the islands.
Minister of State for PSW visits Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 30: The Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur visited the Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works office on 30th December 2024 to review the functioning of ALHW and its role in the development of port infrastructure in the Islands. Upon the Hon’ble Minister’s arrival, ALHW welcomed the Minister with a bouquet and ‘Sal,’ after which the Minister planted a tree as a token of remembrance.
ALHW presented its contributions to the Islands through a PowerPoint presentation, outlining the progress of ongoing projects. The Hon’ble Minister instructed ALHW to complete the projects on time and ensure their dedication to the public for use. The Minister also emphasized the need for ALHW to focus on creating landing facilities in Virgin Islands for development, implementing all major projects through the PPP mode, establishing a ship repair hub on the Islands, constructing floating jetties at tourism destinations, and undertaking retrofitting measures for old jetties. The Hon’ble Minister stressed the importance of prioritizing the creation of necessary supporting infrastructure in the existing harbour to ensure the timely completion of the Galathea Bay International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) project.
GREETINGS: HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2025
On the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2025, I extend my warmest greetings to the residents of A&N Islands.
The New Year is a time to renew our hopes, reflect on the past, and set new resolutions. I am confident that in the coming year, our Islands will continue to progress with even greater momentum, driven by mutual cooperation and harmony. Together, we will contribute meaningfully to realizing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
I wish that this occasion brings good health, prosperity and abundance to the life of every Islanders. May the New Year bring continued progress as we march ahead on the path of development.
Happy New Year to all of you!
Sd/-
(Admiral D.K. Joshi)
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)
Lt. Governor, A&N Islands
&
Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency
Labour Department Urges Gig Workers to Register on e-Shram Portal for Social Security Benefits
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31:The Labour Department of Andaman and Nicobar Administration has urged all employers of establishments engaging gig workers to ensure the registration of their workers on the e-Shram portal. Additionally, all gig workers across the Islands have been urged to register themselves on the portal. This national initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment aims to create a comprehensive database of unorganized workers, including gig workers, to facilitate their access to various social security schemes and benefits. A Gig Worker means “a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship.” It includes most commonly, platform -based work where workers earn money by providing specific services, including freelancers, door-delivery services, food delivery services and e-commerce platforms,
The registration process on the e-Shram portal is entirely free of cost and requires only a few-minutes to complete.
Steps for Registration on the e-Shram Portal:
- Visit the official e-Shram portal at eshram.gov.in.
- Provide the necessary details of the gig workers, including their Aadhaar number, bank details and contact information.
- Complete the registration process by following the instructions provided on the portal.
The Labour Department has strongly appealed to all employers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to prioritize the registration of gig workers under their engagement. The Department has also urged every individual gig worker to ensure their name is registered on the e-Shram portal. This proactive step will enhance their social security and contribute to the sustainable development of the unorganized workforce in the region.
To facilitate the registration process, the Labour Department has established a Special Cell to provide guidance and support. For assistance, one may contact over Phone No.: 230157.
New Year Greetings
Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, A & N Islands has extended his warm New Year greetings to the Islanders, expressing his hope that the year 2025 will bring prosperity, peace, and good health for everyone in the Islands. In his message, he wished for a year filled with joy and success.
May this year bring us all immense prosperity, peace, and wonderful health,” said Shri Ray.
PMFBY Open for Enrollment: Farmers Encouraged to Avail Rabi 2024-25 Insurance Benefits
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31:Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) is one of the Flagship Schemes of the Govt. of India. The scheme is being implemented in these Islands since 2016. The Scheme envisages providing Insurance coverage to the farmers for crop loss arising out of natural calamities. The PMFBY supports sustainable income in Agriculture sector by providing financial support to the farmers who suffer crop-loss due to unforeseen events. The scheme ensures flow of credit to the agriculture sector and stabilizes the income of the farmers.
The PMFBY has been presently notified for implementation throughout A&N Islands for Rabi 2024-25 season. Under the Scheme, Pulses & Vegetables crops have been notified under Rabi’ 2024-25 season for insurance. One cluster consists of all 03 District (South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman and Nicobar (Campbell Bay area only) has been formed for the implementation of Rabi 2024-25 season under PMFBY. The indemnity level for all notified crops is 80% for Rabi 2023-24 season.
The Maximum scale of finance fixed for Pulses & Vegetables notified under the Scheme is as under.
| Sl. No | Crops | Scale of Finance – 2024-25 (Rs./hectare) | |
| Rabi 2024-25 | |||
| A | Pulses | Green Gram | Rs.53,770.00 |
| Black Gram | |||
| B | Vegetable | ||
| (i) | Tomato | Rs.1,70,604.00 | |
| (ii) | Bhindi | Rs.1,41,970.00 | |
| (iii) | Lobiya | Rs.1,19,618.00 | |
| (iv) | Brinjal | Rs.1,44,220.00 | |
| (v) | Cauliflower | Rs.2,36,530.00 | |
| (vi) | Watermelon | Rs.1,11,820.00 | |
Total sum that can be insured against possible losses is arrived at by multiplying the scale of finance with the area covered. All farmers (loanee or non-loanee) enrolled under PMFBY would be entitled for subsidy on the premium. Farmers will have to pay maximum or actuarial premium of 0.5% of the sum insured only for all notified crops sown in the notified area.
PMFBY covers risks of losses arising from either of the possibilities of Prevented Sowing, Sowing to Harvesting (due to drought, dry spells, flood, inundation, pests and diseases, landslides, natural fire and lightening, storm, hailstorm, cyclone, etc), Post-Harvest Losses up to a maximum period of two weeks from harvesting, for those crops which are required to be dried in cut and spread / small bundled condition depending on crops in that area, in the field after harvesting against specific perils of Hailstorm, Cyclone, Cyclonic rains and Unseasonal rains. It also compensates the farmers against Localized Calamities. Less than expected average yield due to Mid Season Adversity viz. floods, prolonged dry spells and severe drought etc. is also compensated for under PMFBY.
All farmers including share croppers and tenant farmers growing the notified crops in the notified area are eligible for coverage. Such farmers are required to submit the necessary documentary evidence of land records prevailing in the UT (record of right, land possession certificate) or other document notified/permitted by the UT.
The cut-off date for the enrollment under the scheme for Rabi 2024-25 is 15.01.2025. The farmers have to approach the SBI or Co-operative Bank of concerned areas along with land records and enroll under the scheme or they can even register themselves in the National Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP) i.e. pmfby.gov.in.
After enrollment, in case of any losses to the crop arising out of risks may be intimated immediately (within 72 hours) by the insured farmer directly or through his own mobile or land line phone or any of his own media or toll free numbers to the implementing Agency (The Kshema General Insurance Limited), concerned bank, local Agriculture Department. For any assistance or queries, farmers have been encouraged to contact Kisan Call Centre Help Line No. 243434/18003451145 or approach the Officers/Staff of Department of Agriculture in various zones. The farmers of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been appealed to take maximum benefits of PMFBY.
Fair Price Shop No. 34 Cancelled: Ration Cards Reassigned to FPS No. 14 in Nayagaon
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31: The general public/Ration Card holders have been informed that the following Fair Price Shop as tabulated below at Col. No. 2 has been cancelled with effect from 1st January, 2025 onwards: –
| Sl. No. | Details of Fair Price Shop cancelled | Details of Fair Price Shop to which Ration Card attached |
| 1. | FPS No. 34, Police Welfare Association, Police Line | FPS No. 14, Smti Guruammal,
Nayagaon |
Hence, all the Ration Card holders registered with FPS No. 34 have been requested to draw their ration articles from FPS No. 14 as indicated at Col. No. 3 from the month of January, 2025 onwards. However, owing to implementation of portability, ration card holders are free to collect their ration articles from any Fair Price Shop of their choice.
Sindhu to Sail for Chennai on January 2: Advance Baggage Booking and Embarkation Details Announced
Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 31:The vessel Sindhu will sail from Sri Vijaya Puram to Chennai on Jan. 2 at 1000 hrs. Excess baggage will be loaded from 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs on Jan. 1. Excess baggage/cargo are required to be booked in advance at Commercial Wing, DSS. Embarkation of passengers will commence from 0800 hrs on Jan. 2. The embarkation of passengers will be closed one hour before the schedule time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel.
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