Warm birthday wishes to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the A & N Islands @Admiral_DKJoshi ji. May the god bless you with good health, happiness, and wisdom. May your vision and leadership continue to create new opportunities and a brighter future for every islander.
Tanyasha (15), daughter of Boniface from Tapong Village, Nancowry, has won a national gold medal in weightlifting! A proud moment for the A&N Islands and the entire Nicobar tribal community. Congratulations and best wishes for her bright future. #Weightlifting#KheloIndia
met Hon’ble MoS Tribal Affairs @DdUikey Shared milestone achievements of our Tribal community & expressed gratitude for the strong support of our Hon’ble LG @Admiral_DKJoshi and constant encouragement by CS,ANI, which made these successes possible.#TribalEmpowerment#Tribalrising
Congratulations to Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Ji, on being nominated as NDA candidate for Vice President of India. 🇮🇳🙏 Wishing him strength, wisdom & success in this new role. #NDA#VicePresidentOfIndia
Historic milestone! 9 Onge students from Dugong Creek join Class 11 at PM SHRI GSS R.K. Pur after passing CBSE 10th Board in 2025-first ever for the PVTG community! Dedicated classroom, hostels & support by AAJVS & Education Dept ensure their success @Admiral_DKJoshi@MediaRN_ANI
Grateful to Hon’ble Lt. Governor Admiral DK Joshi (Retd.) Ji for recognising the sincere efforts of TDCS and the Nicobarese community at the National Cooperative Conference 2025.
Your words inspire us to continue empowering through unity and tradition. #TDCS#GITag#NicobarPride
#IslandsDevelopmentAgency#EmpoweringCooperatives@Admiral_DKJoshi participated in the #NationalConference on International Year of Cooperatives 2025 #IYC2025 today at #NewDelhi, presided over by the Hon’ @MinOfCooperatn@AmitShah ji.
#LGANI highlighted the success story of #Tribal Development Cooperative Society in #Nicobar Islands wherein Virgin Coconut Oil produced by Nicobarese community was recently granted a Geographical Indication #GITagging, alongwith six more products, an example of economic empowerment through #Cooperation. Thanked @PMOIndia@narendramodi ji for including this accomplishment in his first edition of 2025 in #India’s most impactful talkshow #MannKiBaat.
Further, highlighted the indiscriminate diversion of agricultural land in #NewAndamans to commercial land through #CLU (change of land use) resulting in decrease in 40% agricultural land, thereby adversely impacting agriculture, agri products, dairy, poultry and animal husbandry #Sectors that are core segments for #Cooperatives. Informed that currently only 2.5% of the land area is left as #Agriculture land.
Expressed gratitude towards @Min_FAHD for declaring the #Islands as a #Tunacluster and in promoting activities like motorized fishing boats, mechanized deep sea trawlers, Fisheries Export, and Shrimp Farming through the #Cooperativesector. Thanked @HMOIndia for facilitating opening up of #MPEDA (Marine Products Exports Development Agency) and #EIA (Exports Inspection Agency) in #SriVijayaPuram, which will enable direct exports of #Fisheries and #Marine products to #SouthEastAsia, planned to be progressed through #Cooperatives sectors.
#SahkarSamvad
#IslandsDevelopmentAgency
Mark of respect to tribal community of #NewAndamans and their products, 07 indigenous and unique products of Islands have been provided with #GeographicalIdentification Tagging facility.
Out of 7 products, 6 awarded #GeographicalIndication Tagged products to consider buying from #NewAndamans #NicobariMat #Nicobari Tavi-i-Ngaich or #VirginCoconutOil, #NicobarCoconut, #AndamanKarenMusleyRice, #Hodi and #PadaukWoodCraft.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Members of @ncsthq & their team for visiting the Island Heritage Craft Centre the first Tribal Artifact Shop of A&N Islands.Thank you for encouraging and recognising our cultural heritage. #TribalPride#GIProducts
Aakanksha: A testament to rich traditional heritage in Aspirational Districts and Blocks!
Under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme, NITI Aayog promotes local and traditional products of Aspirational Districts and Blocks as part of its Vocal for Local initiative.
🌺 From the pristine landscapes of Nicobar district comes a product that is a living embodiment of the Nicobari way of life — shaped by generations of traditional wisdom, environmental harmony and community participation.
✅ 100% Organic & Edible
This chemical-free, preservative-free oil is edible and versatile, widely used for cooking, skincare, hair care and traditional wellness practices.
🏅 Geographical Indication (GI) Tag – January 2025
Manually cold-pressed to preserve the full spectrum of natural nutrients — antioxidants, vitamin E, polyphenols and the fresh aroma of pure coconut.
🌿 A Reflection of Heritage
The Nicobar Virgin Coconut Oil is more than a premium organic product — it is a heritage narrative in a bottle, reflecting the essence of local culture and sustainable living.
#PMOIndia #NITIAayog #Aakanksha #NicobarVirginCoconutOil #AspirationalDistricts #VocalForLocal #TransformingIndia #GIProducts #SustainableLiving #TransformingIndia #EmpoweringCommunities #AndamanandNicobar
A historic moment for Nicobar! Under the visionary leadership of CS sir & tireless efforts of the Shipping Dept, MV Sentinel has finally touched the shores of Makachua & Afra Bay for the first time since the tsunami.Endless gratitude from our tribal hearts.
#NicobarRising