Sri Vijaya Puram, April 29:
In a unique effort to combine learning with leisure this summer, the Department of Education, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has announced a Free Chess Summer Camp 2025 for school students across all nine educational zones in the Islands. The month-long camp will run from May 5 to June 4, 2025, with sessions scheduled daily from 9 AM to 12 noon at select venues across the archipelago.
The initiative aims not just to engage students during the summer break, but also to cultivate a deep-rooted interest in chess, a game known for enhancing concentration, memory, and decision-making skills. The camp will provide students with a hands-on, interactive learning experience through live demonstrations, engaging lessons, and friendly mini-tournaments, all under the guidance of trained chess masters.
“This is more than just a summer pastime. It’s a doorway for students to explore the intellectual depth of chess while laying the foundation for future participation in inter-school and state-level competitions,” said an official from the Directorate of Education.
Registration is now open, and interested students and parents are advised to contact the designated coordinators for their respective zones on or before May 3, 2025. Below are the official venues and contact points:
| Venue | Zone | Contact Person(s) | Contact No. |
| GMSSS Aberdeen | Sri Vijaya Puram | K. Gurumurthy / J. Purusottam | 94342 98424 / 94742 03878 |
| GSSS Manglutan | Sri Vijaya Puram | Rajendren | 96795 23824 |
| GMSSS Ferrargunj | Wimberlygunj | Naween Kr. Pandey | 74300 25577 |
| GSSS Wimberlygunj | Wimberlygunj | Dweepika | 95318 50353 |
| GSSS Oralkatcha | Rangat | Sourab Roy | 95318 08381 |
| GSSS Rangat | Rangat | Mounica | 99332 66283 |
| GMS Billyground | Rangat | Swapna Biswas | 94742 36540 |
| GMSSS Mayabunder | Mayabunder | Kalpana / N Yogesh | 95319 90209 / 94742 49184 |
| GSSS Subhashgram | Diglipur | R. Srinu | 94342 85138 |
| GMSSS Hutbay | Little Andaman | Milan Roy | 95319 11436 |
| GSSS Malacca | Car Nicobar | Anand Prakash | 95318 16465 |
| GMSS Kamorta | Nancowrie | Amit Tuty | 89827 65288 |
| PM GSSS Campbell Bay | Campbell Bay | Suranjan Mallick | 94760 18028 |
For general assistance, the Sports Section of the Directorate of Education can be contacted at 9434293379 / 9434264762 or via email at sportsectionpb@gmail.com.
The chess summer camp reflects the Administration’s focus on nurturing holistic student development and providing equal opportunities across all districts, from Sri Vijaya Puram to the remotest southernmost islands.
