Port Blair, Aug 11: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan- the inseparable bond of Love & Trust between a brother and sister, the District Administration organized a small event for the children of Child Care Institutions of South Andaman on 11th August 2022 at Balika Niketan, Attam Pahar.

Shri Suneel Anchipakka, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Shri. Hari Kallikkat, IAS, Secretary (A&C), Shri. Ankit Yadav, IAS, Additional District Magistrate and Shri. Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Sub- Divisional Magistrate were present to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan with the children.

On this occasion a platform was provided to sibling children staying in different Child Care Institutions to come together and celebrate this auspicious event as per Indian culture. Sister’s tied Rakhi on their brother’s wrist and shared sweets in traditional manner. Children also tied Rakhi (s) to Deputy Commissioner (South Andaman), Secretary (Arts & Culture), Additional District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Magistrate.

The purpose of celebrating the event was to reinforce the emotional bond between the siblings and other children staying in Child Care Institutions and celebrating the traditional Indian festivals which would help the children to adapt the Indian Culture and Values for social integration.