Here are some of the latest local news highlights from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands for October 29, 2024
1. Urgent Call to Ban Plastic Packaging: There’s a growing concern in Port Blair over the use of plastic packets for hot food, which poses significant health risks. Activists and community leaders are urging local authorities to implement a ban on these plastic containers to protect public health (source: Andaman Sheekha).
2. Inauguration of Community Managed Training Centre: The first Community Managed Training Centre (CMTC) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been inaugurated in Ferrargunj as part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). This center aims to empower local communities through various training programs, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and skill development. source: Nicobar Times
3. **Andaman Avians Club Celebrates Bird Conservation**: In a recent event, the Andaman Avians Club hosted a bird walk on Ross Island to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. Participants were able to spot multiple bird species, emphasizing the importance of bird conservation in the region (source: Nicobar Times).
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