Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: The Department of Posts launches Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana (ASSY) for all the Shramiks of the country. This Yojana covers insurance of accidental claims under a very low yearly premium of Rs. 289/- and Rs. 499/- for sum assured of Rs.5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh respectively.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: Recognizing the paramount importance of safety, economy, speed and the efficiency in extraction of mineral resources and in its convergence into viable economic alloys and metals, National Mineral Policy has accorded higher priority to Research and Development (R&D) programme and the Ministry of Mine, Govt. of India has been funding research through grant-in-aid projects to many research institutions in different areas under the broad ambit of its S &T programme.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: The Department of CS &CA has extended the last date for updating e-KYC for the left out Ration Card beneficiaries upto 31.07.2024. However, it has been noticed that in spite of repeated request and all possible effort, there are considerable number of (APL, AAY & PHH) beneficiaries who have not yet approached their Fair Price Shops or the Department of CS&CA or respective Supply Units functioning in the inter Islands for updating their e-KYC.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: The District Industries Centre and Khadi and Village Industries Board are the implementing agency of Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) throughout the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The prospective entrepreneurs and the beneficiaries whose loan have already been sanctioned by the Banks can undergo EDP training. The duration of the training would be for at least 5 days for projects with project cost up to Rs. 5 lakh and for project with cost above Rs.5 lakh, the duration of EDP would be at least 10 days. No EDP training will be mandatory for projects up to Rs. 2 Lakh.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 11: In a swift and decisive anti-encroachment operation, Revenue officials have reclaimed 4,000 square meters of government land in Austinabad village. The crackdown resulted in the removal of five unauthorized encroachments, including one structure and four fenced areas, all illegally occupying government property.

In a separate surprise inspection at Swaraj Dweep, revenue officials discovered illegal construction activities at four sites. The unauthorized developments were immediately halted, demonstrating the administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting public land and upholding the law.