Rohit Kumar
Port Blair, 13 September 2022
Miss. Techa hailing from the Andamanese tribal community became the first from her tribe to have successfully cleared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET) (UG)-2022. To encourage and congratulate Ms Techa for her outstanding achievement, the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS today felicitated her for her glorious success. She has been awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a souvenir. The Chief Secretary also assured all support from the A&N Administration for her future endeavours.
The achievement of Ms. Techa is a historic moment for the Andamanese tribe. The Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti, an autonomous body, working under the Directorate of Tribal Welfare provided financial assistance to Ms. Techa to complete her education from primary level to Class XII and assisted her in preparing for the NEET examination. Miss Techa passed Class XII from Girls Senior Secondary School, Port Blair.
The Chief Secretary also directed the Directorate of Tribal Welfare to extend assistance to all PVTG students for a better future.
The Commissioner-cum-Secretary (TW) and Secretary (TW) were also present during the felicitation ceremony.