Sri Vijaya Puram, November 10: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been selected among seven states across India to host national-level Children’s Day celebrations organised by Jawahar Bal Manch (JBM), bringing the island unit into a nationwide programme focused on children’s participation and development.
The celebrations entered their third day in the Islands on November 9, with a programme at TSG Emerald View Hotel in Phoenix Bay, organised under the leadership of S. Sita Lakshmi, Chairperson of Jawahar Bal Manch, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The event was attended by G.V. Hari, National Chairman of Jawahar Bal Manch, as the chief guest, and Cyril Prabhu, the organisation’s National Coordinator, as the guest of honour. Other attendees included Rangalal Halder, President of the Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC); TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the ANTCC Campaign Committee; Zubaida Begum, State President of Mahila Congress; and Mohd. Zubair, President of City Congress.
Addressing participants, Hari said Jawahar Bal Manch operates in 23 states and that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands unit ranks among the top three based on organisational ratings. He credited the state leadership’s efforts with strengthening the unit and expanding its work around children’s participation and development.
Hari also acknowledged the activities undertaken by the island unit, highlighting its position within the organisation’s national structure.
Children formed the central participants in the programme, presenting cultural dances and other performances. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony that recognised participants for their performances.
The selection of the Islands among the seven host states placed the local unit among those chosen to conduct the organisation’s national-level Children’s Day programme. The celebrations were held under the leadership of the island unit, with national and local representatives attending.
The programme brought together children, organisational representatives and political leaders for the celebrations, combining cultural presentations with recognition of the participating children.
