Screening of the documentary film - RED

A documentary  titled “RED- The History of Non- Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association, Andaman & Nicobar Islands”  produced by the Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association  as part of its ongoing Diamond Jubilee Celebration, has been released today (12.04.2014)  at a  function  held at Kerala Samjam Hall, Phoenix Bay, Port Blair at 6.p.m.  The documentary which was directed by Shri S.N.Sreeprakash, a well known artist and painter of these islands, was formally released by Shri Lucas Robert, Director (Sports, Arts & Culture), A & N Administration.  Shri Durg Vijay Singh Deep, Deputy Director (News), AIR Port Blair Regional News Unit, pressed the button for screening the documentary. The 25 minute duration documentary   depicts the history and struggles of the Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association in these islands since its formation during 1954 and more particularly from the arrival of legendary leader PKS Prasad to these islands in 1964.   It briefly shows how the government employees in these islands got various benefits which they enjoy today including the residential accommodation and Andaman Special Allowance (now SCA) through the relentless struggles of government employees.   

Addressing the gathering Shri DVS Deep said that the documentary will definitely be an inspiration for the new generation in government service.  Shri Lucas Robert appreciated the efforts of the Association for producing this documentary. Earlier, Shri TS Sreekumar, Secretary, Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee  welcomed the  Chief Guest, Guests and others present on the occasion.  Dr Sashikumar, Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Port Blair presented Memento to two artists who were the main casts in the documentary.   At the end, Shri Sadanand Rai, President of the Association proposed vote of thanks.  A large number of people from different walks of life including old leaders of the Association attended the screening of the documentary.