Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Directorate of IP&T

Information & Publicity Division

 

 

 

Port Blair 14 April, 2015.

 

 

 

Press Release

 

 

 

 

Glowing tributes paid to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

LG urges for preserving Isles’ great heritage

of oneness, brotherhood and nationalism

 

 

 

          Port Blair, April 14: Glowing tributes were paid to the architect and the Father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, on his 124th birth anniversary today. At a function held at the Statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar, near the entrance of Dr. B R Ambedkar auditorium here, the Lt. Governor, Lt. Gen. A K Singh (Retd.) paid floral tributes to Dr. Ambedkar as the chief guest of the function. Chief Secretary, Adhyaksha Zila Parishad (South Andaman), Chairperson (PBMC), Councillors of PBMC, eminent citizens and senior officers of the Administration also paid floral tributes to Dr. Ambedkar on the occasion.

 

          Addressing the gathering, the Lt. Governor said the birthday of the great personality, whose life is a good example for every individual to follow in the modern period, is a great day in the history of our country. He earnestly requested every individual to abreast themselves of Dr. Ambedkar’s works and contributions towards the country, so as to imbibe appropriate lessons.

 

        The Lt. Governor said that Dr. Ambedkar was born at a time when India was under British rule and social evils such as castes discrimination and untouchability were prevalent in the Indian society. His hard work and dedication had helped him achieve his goal, braving lot of challenges, be it the problem in school or family financial matters, he said. He had always strived to encourage brotherhood and to end the old discrimination system from the society, as it has no place in Independent India, the Lt. Governor said.

 

        Referring to the Indian Constitution, the Lt. Governor said that with the framing of the Constitution, we are proud of our Independent India, where there is no discrimination between the high and the low, the rich and the poor, as every individual is given equal opportunity. The only thing an individual has to do is to work hard with dedication to achieve his goals in life, he said quoting Vivekananda that “life is a series of struggle and we have to overcome it”, which he observed was also well applied in the life of Dr. Ambedkar.

 

        The Lt. Governor said that these islands are the true representation of the Constitution of India, where people live together in peace and this feeling of oneness here needs to be preserved and spread across the country. It is a great challenge for all of us to preserve our society, where there is no discrimination and where the feeling of nationalism is high. I am proud of this great heritage”, the Lt. Governor said and attributed this to the forefathers, who came and settled here and had created such a wonderful environment. “On this occasion, I wish all the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and urge them to follow the teachings of Dr. Ambedkar so that India can rise to its destined glory”, the Lt. Governor said.

 

        Highlighting the life and achievements of Dr. Ambedkar, the Deputy Commissioner South Andaman District, Shri Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that this day reminds us of the contributions of the great personality. His foresightedness of a classless and casteless Indian society, had gifted us the Indian Constitution, that provides equal opportunity for all the citizen, he added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LG interacts with students of Rajiv Gandhi

Cooperative Training College

 

          Port Blair, March 14: For the 36 students of Rajiv Gandhi Cooperative Training College (RGCTC), Teylerabad, who visited Raj Niwas, along with their Principal and General Secretary (ANSCU) to see the gardens and other attractions were overjoyed to meet the Lt Governor of the A&N Islands and interact with him. “It was a unique opportunity for all of us to visit Raj Niwas and meet our Lt Governor”, said Ranjita, a student of the college. Interacting with the Lt Governor was really educative and enriching. He motivated us and blessed us for a bright future, said Sawrn, another student of the college.

 

        Interacting with the students, the Lt Governor inquired from them about the advantages and shortcomings of the cooperative movement and the cooperative banks. On this question, a student replied that the biggest advantage of opening of cooperative bank is that it covered the rural areas of the Islands, taking banking activities to the doorsteps of the people. On the shortcomings, a student replied that there is a need for deputing proper trained staff in the cooperative banks so that service delivery is better. The Lt Governor on the occasion, asked the Principal of the College to look into areas like forming SHGs and guide the students for better placements/jobs after completing their training. He urged the students to look to future with hope and not to hesitate in moving forward in their lives. Expressing great hope in the younger generation, the Lt Governor said that your generation should work without fear of failure and your motto should be “I can, I shall and I will”.

 

        Students also expressed their views on development taking place in different sectors in the Islands under the leadership of the present Lt Governor. On a question by a student on the need for improvement in the health sector, the Lt Governor informed them that we are offering the best health care facilities compared to other parts of the country. As regard shortage of specialist doctors, once the medical college is set up, there will be no shortage of specialist doctors besides other health care facilities will be upgraded. In addition to this, 65-70 seats in the medical college will be reserved for the students of the Islands. Referring to the recent swimming pool tragedy in which a 13 year old boy died, the Lt Governor said “I still feel the pain’. He said that officers in various Departments who are responsible will be held accountable for such incidents or deliberate lapses as has been done in this case, where 3 officials have been suspended.

 

        The students went around the Raj Niwas and saw the gardens and other attractions. The staff of Raj Niwas explained to them about the functioning of Raj Niwas and about the various flowers, spices, fruits and plants. The students were delighted on this memorable visit and expressed their gratitude to the Lt Governor for providing them the opportunity to visit Raj Niwas.