While Delhi enhances its COVID-19 preparedness amid rising concerns, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands maintain a calm and stable health situation in 2025. GB Pant and BJR Hospitals stand equipped, with no reported outbreaks so far.
A blood donation camp will be held on May 25 at Pillar Health Care in association with Gandhi Global Family, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Citizens aged 17 to 65 are encouraged to donate blood and support a life-saving cause.
The Andaman Islands sit on a volatile fault line, making earthquake and tsunami preparedness a pressing need. Recent drills and community training efforts show how the region is gearing up to face natural disasters head-on.
Poaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands threatens rare species like sea cucumbers, turtles, and deer. Despite strict laws, illegal hunting persists, impacting ecology and communities.
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign was observed in Mayabunder with cultural performances, plantation drives, a nutrition mela, and a signature pledge for gender equality.
The Directorate of Art & Culture will host a World Day of Folklore event at TGCE with folk dance competitions, songs, and talks on Andaman and Nicobar oral heritage.