Despite high literacy and rising college enrolments, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands face a 33.4% graduate unemployment rate, three times the national average, highlighting a critical gap between education and job creation.
Mobile connectivity, or the lack of it, is fast becoming a critical health hazard at G B Pant Hospital, the primary referral hospital in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as doctors and staff grapple with poor to non-existent signal strength across most parts of the campus. ,Communication during emergencies is being reduced to a game of chance, with serious implications for patient care.
Andaman biryani is not your typical biryani. Unlike the more common ghee-heavy varieties of North India, it’s lighter and delicately spiced, perfectly suited to the humid climate of the islands. The dish reflects the fusion of several regional influences: the mustard tang of Bengali cuisine, the heat of Tamil spices, the rich marinades of North Indian biryani, and even hints of Southeast Asian flavors.
Teachers live in uncertainty. Families are split, and morale drops. Add to that the constant paperwork, inspections, and documentation—there’s barely any room left for actual teaching. The focus is on ticking boxes, not on student growth. Every island is different, and we need policies that reflect that. We need fewer reports and more real planning.
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.
The Dweep Sugandh Sale Outlet opened at Haddo to promote spices, processed food, handicrafts, GI-tagged products, and SHG goods, strengthening farmer-consumer linkages.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands held the first state-level meeting of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, focusing on awareness, prevention, rehabilitation and inter-agency coordination.