As the joyous festival of Durga Puja begins, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of these beautiful islands. Durga Puja is not just a celebration of the victory of good over evil, but also a reminder of the strength, unity, and resilience we possess as a community.

This festival, which brings together people from all walks of life, serves as a beautiful reminder of our shared heritage and traditions. It is a time to renew our faith in the values of compassion, courage, and kindness, as symbolized by Maa Durga. Let us embrace this festive spirit and work together towards the progress and prosperity of our beloved islands.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 9: Like every year, Andaman & Nicobar Administration shall be participating in the 43rd Edition of India International Trade Fair-2024 scheduled to be held from 14th November 2024 to 27th November, 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The theme of IITF-2024 is ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. It is a great opportunity to showcase the intrinsic skills of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the field of handicrafts by depicting the valuable art and artifacts of these Islands.

Katchal, Oct. 9: An orientation programme in connection with introduction to ICT for CwSN was organized at CRC Kapanga, Katchal on Oct. 8, 2024. The programme was facilitated by Shri Ilamaran, Special Educator & Programme Coordinator, Ms Binota Das, BRP, CwSN, Smti Jayapriya, PSRT from BPO, Nancowrie under the Chairmanship of Shri Haripada Mondal, Vice Principal, Kapanga, Katchal.

Hashmatabad, Oct. 9: The Child Helpline-1098 organized an awareness program at Anganwadi Centre, Hashmatabad, recently to create awareness about the services provided by the Child Helpline-1098 and the WCD Control Room at VIP Road, Sri Vijaya Puram. During the event, mothers and children were enlightened about the critical services provided by the Child Helpline 1098. Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director of Social Welfare, emphasized the necessity of timely and adequate assistance for children, highlighting the role of society in being vigilant and responsive. The Child Helpline 1098 is a significant step towards creating a safer environment for every child.

Diglipur, Oct. 9: An    awareness       program    on    Specific    Learning   Disabilities (SLD) for identification and intervention of children with disabilities was organized on Oct. 7, 2024 at GSSS Diglipur for the teaching and non-teaching staff of Primary and Upper Primary Level of Diglipur Educational Zone under the guidance of the Block Project Officer.