RAJ BHAVAN-TELANGANA I RAJ NIVAS- PUDUCHERRY

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MONTHLY REPORT 17 Feb 2021 - 31 March 2021

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Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry

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17.02.2021 Received The Warrant of Appointment from The Hon'ble President of India to discharge functions of Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Handed over by the Resident Commissioner of Puducherry at Raj Bhavan Hyderabad.

Visited ManakulaVinayagar Temple, enroute to Puducherry.

Warm Welcome by officials and people at Raj Nivas, Puducherry.

18.02.2021 Oath as Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry, administered by Hon’ble Chief Justice, Justice Shri. Sanjib Banerjee, High Court of Chennai.

Oath in Tamil: Pride and happiness to take the Oath of

office in mother tongue - Tamil; as the Lt. Governor of

Puducherry at Raj Nivas on 18th Feb 2021.

Guard of Honour: By the Puducherry Police.

First signature: afterswearing in as Lt. Governor of

Puducherry put first signature for the Welfare of brothers |sisters of SC & ST beneficiaries for clothing material and grant-in-aid for AIDS Control Society.

Interaction with media after swearing-in ceremony.

Review Meeting 1: Reviewed administration, current affairs, law and orderwith Chief Secretary and Director General of Police.

Felicitation by Shri V. Narayanasamy Hon'ble Chief Minister of Puducherry.

Felicitation by Shri N. Rangaswamy Leader of Opposition, former Chief Minister and other political leaders of Puducherry.

Covid19 - I1:Visited Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute to see the progress of Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Puducherry. Interaction with frontline health workers.

Vaccination Drive – Initiatives.

Expressed happiness over the advancement of India on par with developed countries in medical innovation and exports to many countries. Appeal to make Vaccination Drive in

Puducherry a role model for the Nation.Self-Reliant India | AtmaNirbhar Bharat.

19.02.2021 Review Meeting 2: With seniorofficers at Raj Nivas.

Public Appointments.

Distributed fruits to senior citizens – visitors.

Field Visit 1: Anganwadi centre, Mudaliarpet. Interaction with children, workers and distributed school supplies, fruits. Shri. Uday Kumar, Secretary (Welfare)and other senior officers were present.

During the visit to Anganwadi centre at Mudaliarpet, Puducherry, interacted with local communities and discussed their issues.

Field Visit 2:Anganwadi Centre, Nellithope. At Anganwadi Centre, found deep pot holes causing dangerous situation to the children.

Immediately instructed the concerned authorities and pot holes were covered properly.

Review Meeting 3: Video Conference with Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.

Review Meeting 4: Senior IAS, IPS, IFS officials. (Developmental projects | public representations | progress | early grievanceredressal plans).

20.02.2021

District Tour -Visit to Karaikal: Review Meeting 5:Shri.Arjun Sharma IAS, Collector, Karaikal, Ms.Niharika Bhatt IPS (SSP) Karaikal, and senior officers of the district administration to review welfare schemes, on-going projects, civic amenities, delivery of public services.

Field Visit 3: Anganwadi Centre - Checked quality, taste of the food given to children.

Field Visit 4:Govt. Hospital Covid19 - I2: Inspected the blood bank, Covid facility and interacted with the doctors, health workers. Reviewed covid management programs and non-Covid care programs of the hospital.

Field Visit 5: Rural Health Centre. Interaction | Motivation to staff, planting of tree saplings, interaction with patients, inspected facilities.

21.02.2021 Pre-Field visit – Meeting: Review Meeting 6: With Smt.PurvaGarg IAS, Collector, ShriKandaswamy, Deputy Collector, Revenue officers and

PWD officers to assess situation of Puducherry floods.

Field Visit 6: Assessment of damage by unprecedented rains. Visited various rain-hit areas around the city with a team of officers including Smt.PurvaGarg, Collector and

Shri. SD Sundaresan Special Secretary to Lt.Governor.

Visited flood affected areas: Rainbow colony, SonamPalayam, Murungapakkam, Thengathitu of Puducherry and reviewed the flood relief measures undertaken. Grievances of local residents were also heard.

Water Logging areas of Puducherry:

Instructed Officials to Prevent Human - Property loss, cleaning of drains, canals that will help quick draining of rain water. Post field visit to residential areas and outskirts announced to find a permanent solution.

Review Meeting 7:Post inspection review to take stock of the situation. Directed authorities to plunge into action and

ensure citizens do not face hardships.

Field Visit 7: Inspected the restoration and cleaning

works. Undertaken after the visit in the flood affected areas. Appreciated the district administration, Revenue officials, PWD officials of Puducherry for their prompt follow up action amidst rainsand flooding.

Virtually attended Graduation day of VPMM Group of Institutions for Women, Srivilliputhur (TN). Highlighted that hard work is most important attribute for women towards confidence. Wished the management and the students good luck.

Review Meeting 8: Students Welfare - ShriRudraGoud, Director of School Education, Puducherry and other

officials. Instructed to ensure children nutrition through Midday meals program | facilitate bus transport for school children which were suspended during Covid to be resorted.

22.02.2021 Review Meeting 9: Announcement of ex-gratia to the kin of Asina Begum who died due to floods.

23.02.2021 Offered prayers at the Perumal Temple Raj Nivas.

Covid19 - I3:Call on by Dr.RakeshAgarwal – Director and Dr.PankajKundra - Dean, JIPMER - discussed COVID19 management, vaccination drive for frontline workers, doctors, nurses and paramedics.

Review Meeting 10: Reviewed the financial status of the Union Territory with Shri. Shurbir Singh, Secretary (Finance).

Review Meeting 11:Call on by Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Vice

Chancellor of Pondicherry University. Discussed on current activities of the University, students, faculty strength and programs on the anvil.

Review Meeting 12:Reviewed the status of solid waste management with Shri. E. Vallavan, Secretary, (Local Administration Department)

Field Visit 8:JIPMER - Review of arrangements with senior officials for the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. NarendraModi on 25th February in Puducherry.

24.02.2021 Covid19 - I4:Meeting for creating of CovidVaccinationTask force with Dr.Arun IAS, Secretary (Health), Dr Mohan Kumar DMS. Discussed on current status of COVID19, vaccine hesitancy, creating of Task force involving JIPMER,

ICMR, all medical colleges, IMA, NGOs effectively.

Honouring of Artists:Met Padma Shri awardeeShri. Munusamy VK, Traditional Terracotta Sculptor, recipient of several awards including the UNESCO and CCI Seal of Excellence.

Covid19 - I5: Persuaded the PSHM Association, AIDS Control employees Association to call off their on-going strike. Held discussions with Secretary (Health), Director of Medical services & Director of National Health Mission

Review Meeting 13:Virtual Review with officials, Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad. Official matters | Current happenings of Telangana along with Red Cross officials and NIC officials.

25.02.2021 Welcome to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to

Puducherry: Heartiest greetings to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. NarendraModiji on his visit to our UT to inaugurate various infrastructure projects.

Hon’ble Prime Minister reaches Puducherry. Inauguration and digital laying of foundation stone for development works relating to infrastructure, ports, healthcare and sports. Ease of Living | Economic growth.

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. NarendraModi at JIPMER auditorium inaugurated and laid foundation stone of various development initiatives in Puducherry. Lt. Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan and Hon’bleShri.Arjun Ram Meghwal,MoS, Heavy Industries were present.

Plaque to mark the Laying of the Foundation Stone:

•4 Laning of NH45-A, Karaikal, •Medical College Building, JIPMER Karaikal New Campus, •Development of Minor Port, Puducherry.

Hon’bleShri. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'bleMoS for Heavy

Industries and Public Enterprises, called on at Raj Nivas.

Review Meeting 14: Shri. Ashwani Kumar, Chief Secretary, Shri. Ranvir Singh Krishnia, DGP, Shri. T. Arun, Secretary (Health), senior officers of the administration and medical officers.

26.02.2021 Telangana Visit: Met Dr. Gandhi P.C. Kaza, MD, Genome Foundation and other members of the foundation at Raj Bhavan, Telangana.

Shri. Narendra, CGM, BSNL Telangana called on at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.

Virtual Event on “International Mother Language Day” Organised by Bharathidasan University. Highlighted that the children develop their mother tongue, they are simultaneously fostering essential skills, critical thinking and literacy skills.

Shri. SudheerBabu IPS., Addl CP, IGP Rachakondaand officers called on at Raj bhavan, Hyderabad and invited to preside over Women's Day celebrations.

Call on by LSS Ch.Sowjanya, Dist. President Lioness Club Hyderabad and members.

Call on by members of Hyderabad Management Association.

At Puducherry: Smart City Development Program: Inaugurated Public

Amenities: granite stone benches and mobile toilets at Promenade Beach, Puducherry.

Training programme on 'Project Management in Public Sector and Project Risk Management', conducted by Dr.Prem Singh IAS, Advisor, NITI Aayog , GOI, at 5.00 PM on 26.03.2021 at RKN Resort, Pondicherry.

Emphasisedthe need of training to enhance confidence, improve overall performance, good communication skills,knowledgeand improve job skills to become more effective at workplace.

27.02.2021 Blessed to witness the Grand MasiMagam, gathering of more than 80 Goddesses at Sea Shore Puducherry. Worshipped for Welfare of Puducherry and Corona free

India.

Review Meeting 15: Review of public grievances relating to the bus transportation due to ongoing strike around border districts with Shri Ashok Kumar IAS, Secretary (Transport)

and advised suitable alternate arrangements for public.

28.02.2021 Dr. C. Chandramouli IAS, (Retd) and Dr. A.P. Maheshwari IPS, newly appointed advisors to Lt. Governor, called on Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan.

Honb'le Prime Minister in his Maankibaat2021spoke about the National Science Day, stressed the mantra "Lab

to Land", and congratulatedShri.ChintalaVenkat Reddy Garu, Secunderabad for finding solutions to diseasescaused by deficiency of Vitamin D; for which he has obtained a patent for his innovation.

Prayers at MandaikaduBhagavathi Amman. Corona free| Good Health for Nation and every citizen.

Prayers at MelmaruvathurAadhiparasakthi Amman Temple.

01.03.2021 Review Meeting 16: Video conferencing with officials of Raj Bhavan, Telangana.

Review meeting 17: Chief Secretary, Advisor to LG, Senior officials on Administrative Updates, Ongoing Projects, Development works, Election preparedness and other issues.

02.03.2021 Field Visit 9: Mid-Day Meals Scheme Visited Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kalitheerthalkuppam for an on ground view of the roll out of the Midday meals.

Covid19 - I6: Participated in a COVID19 Vaccination awareness Programme organised by the Health Department at Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road, Puducherry.

Encouraged people to take COVID19 vaccination as it is safe.

Review Meeting 18:Discussion with Bus operatorrepresentatives to restore free bus services to students. Required steps will be taken to ensure hassle free transportation facility to students.

03.03.2021 Field Visit 10: Savarirayalu Govt. Primary School. Field Visit 11: ThiruvalluvarGovt. Girls' Hr. Sec. School. Review the roll out of the morning supplementary milk distribution program aimed to improve health of school children.

Visited Assembly Complex, Puducherry to greet Advisors.

Covid19 - I7:In Covid Times, the press has been on the

forefront. Hon'ble Lt Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajanappealed to the Press Fraternity to come forward and get vaccinated as

per the specifications given in this phase of vaccination.

All India Radio Puducherry,transform into Digital from today. Visited the AIR Puducherry Campus and happy to see archives of over three decades, traditional musical instruments and the state of art infrastructure.

Review Meeting 19: Virtual meeting with officials of Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad. Discussed day to day affairs of Telangana and official works.

04.03.2021 Commandant M. Venkatesan, Commander of Indian Coast Guard in Puducherry, called on Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan at Raj Nivas, Puducherry.

Inaugurated The National Safety Day 2021. Advisor to Lt. Governor Sri AP Maheshwari IPS (Retd), Sri Vallavan IAS, Secretary (Labour), officials, staff workers, employers (MSMEs & SMEs) were present at Mother Theresa PG & Research Institute of Health.

Review Meeting 20: With the Senior Officers of Transport Dept. and Education Directorate to resume the operation of Transport facilities at concessional rate for students.

Covid19 - I8: The 2nd Covid Intensive Vaccination

Committee Meeting aimed to improve immunization coverage in the Union Territory.

05.03.2021 Field Visit 12:Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital. Interaction with patients at the In Patient Ward

Interaction with patients of the OutPatient Department of Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital, Puducherry.

06.03.2021 Visit to ChinnaKalapet, Puducherry, to deal with the issue of sewerage overflow and choking of drainage near the Children's Home located at Nethaji Nagar.

Field Visit 13: Beach Road. Media drew attention to the sudden drying up of trees on Promenade Beach. Immediately, Visited the spot and directed concerned authorities to initiate measures for watering and save trees. She would be visiting Beach again on Sunday evening for review to works.

07.03.2021 Hon'ble Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan was conferred with the Top-20 Global Women of Excellence -

2021 award through virtual mode from Illinois, the

United States of America.

08.03.2021 Celebrated the International Women’s Day with the women

working at Raj Nivas, Puducherry

Chief Guest at the ICWEST 2021, on the occasion of

International Women’s Day.

Field Visit 14:ECA Vehicle, Beach Road. Happy to witness the officials in encouraging first time Voters to exercise their voting and clarifying doubts on EVMs & VVPAT.

Virtual interaction withwomen employees of the Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.

On the Occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 Meet Common Public, Guests, exchanged Women's Day Greetings.

Government Aided School Teachers expressed their Gratitudeto Lt. Governor for sanctioning pending salary dues. Exchanged greetings on occasion of Women's Day Celebration.

Participated in discussion of "Azad KaAmrutMahotsav"

chaired by Hon'blePrime Minister ShriNarendraModi on Preparations | Plans to Commemorate Celebration of India's 75thAnniversary of Independence along with Hon'ble Home Minister ShriAmit Shah Ji, Hon’ble Governors, Lt. Governors and CMs #AKAM 1

Women’s Day Celebration organised by Dept of Women & Child Development, Puducherry at Gandhi Thidal. Government.Dr. AP. Maheshwari IPS (retd) Advisor to LG, Shri. Udaya Kumar IAS Secretary (Welfare) ShriAsokan –

Director were present.

09.03.2021 Field Visit 15: Bus Travel. Lt. Governor boarded the bus at Antoniyar Church, travelled up to Thavalakkuppam and back along with passengers. Throughout the journey, she conversed with passengers, listened to their concerns and took stock of the progress of the road works.

Virtualfelicitation of the State level representatives of Oil PSUs of Telangana for their excellent and uninterrupted oil supplies during the lockdown and pandemic.

10.03.2021 Review Meeting 21: Virtual Review of the nutritional status of tribal people in Telangana and measures to improve their

nutritional status, with the National Institute of Nutrition and IRCS representatives.

Chaired a preparatory meeting for the launch of 'AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav - India at 75' for celebrating 75

years of Independence of India #AKAM 2

Virtual participation as Chief Guest at the Annual Day of the AIIMS, Bibinagar.

Visit to Thillai Kali Koil Temple, ThillaiNataraja Temple with Advisor to LG Shri A.P. Maheshwari IPS (retd). Prayersfor Corona-free India and for the wellbeing of public.

40th Natyanjali Function organised by Chidambaram Natyanjali Trust. Congratulations to all the Bharathanatiyam Dancers for their mesmerising Performance. Felicitated ofTelanganatroupe who performed at the function.

11.03.2021 Virtual interaction with the Australian High Commissioner to India Mr Barry Robert O'Farrel AO and other delegates aimed at further strengthening of India-Australia relations with special focus on Telangana State. Shared ideas on business, IT, Higher education exchange programs.

Covid19 - I9: WeeklyIntensive VaccinationMeeting for successful COVID-19 vaccination drive was held today under the chairpersonship of Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan.

Privileged to meet freedom Fighter ShriS.Sundaramoorthy at his residence Puducherry. Honoredhimas a token of recognition to his invaluable sacrifices as part of AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav, which marks India's 75 years of Independence #AKAM 3

Participated in the Mahashivratri celebrations in Puducherry, one of the most significant among the sacred festivals of the region.

12.03.2021 Celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, Hon'ble Lt. Governorinaugurated a number of events this morning at the Gandhi Thidal, a historic landmark on the Promenade Beach, Puducherry.

A plantation drive for 75000 saplings to be planted as part of AzadiKaAmrutMahostav. These saplings will remind us of several unsung heroes of the freedom struggle #AKAM 4

Traditional Ragas and patriotic songs filled the morning air- creating an atmosphere of patriotic fervour#AKAM 5

75 Boats in a Rally - A cycle rally of 75 students for 7.5 kms

promoting AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav#AKAM 6

Telangana

Privileged to Inaugurate AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav 75th anniversary of India's Independence in Telangana. A historic recall and plans for next 75 weeks. At Police Parade Grounds Warangal, honored to hoist National flag and address the gathering on the freedom struggle#AKAM 7

Inaugurated an exhibition on the history of freedom struggle alongside Hon’bleTelangana Minister Dayakar Rao2019 at Warangal. A great opportunity for youth to know more about India's Freedom struggle, recall forgotten heroes #AKAM 8

Surprise felicitation by Raj Bhavan, Parivar at Hyderabad today for the award Top 20 Global Women of Excellence.

Advisedthe IAS officer probationers to connect more with the

people. We must be accessible to the common people.

13.03.2021 Chennai Smt. KushbooSundar, ShriBhagwan Singh Chief Editor DC, ShriKarthigaiChelvan Chief Editor PTY, ShriSrinivasan - Alliance Publishers, ShriM.P.Narayanan and other respected dignitaries. Congratulating Alliance Publishers for publishing this Master piece of Shri Ramesh.

14.03.2021 Puducherry

Field Visit 16:Water storage tank and treatment unit. Scanned records of quality, periodic maintenance and purity of water.

Field Visit 17: Government Quarters, Lawspet. Based on grievances received from the residents.

Inauguration of Dance Program Organised by BalBhavan as a part of 75th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations at Puducherry. Appealed everyone to ensure involvement in celebrating this AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav#AKAM 9:

15.03.2021

Telengana Hon'ble Governor of TelanganaDr.TamilisaiSoundararajan addressed the joint sitting of Telangana State Legislature today on the first day of Budget Session 2021. Chief Minister Shri K. ChandrashekarRao, Council Chairman ShriGuthaSukender Reddy, Assembly Speaker Sri P. Srinivas Reddy welcomed the Governor.

Support for Education:

Laptop donation to a poor student who appealed through SMS to continues online classes.

16.03.2021 Puducherry Field Visit 18: Interstate Border Check Post.

Surprise Inspection near JIPMER,enrouteto Pudhucherry at 1.15 am on 16th March 2021 to ascertain that surveillance mechanisms are in place amidst pandemics and State Elections2021.

Field Visit 19: PHC at Sultanpet, Puducherry.

Field Visit 20: Government School, Sultanpet. Inspected the midday meal program at the school.

Covid19 - I10: Reviewed the Covid-19 situation, preventive measures and speed up of vaccination drive.

17.03.2021 Hon’ble Prime Minister emphasised on daily monitoring,

proactive analysis, micro containment areas in a Mission Mode using the services of all agencies.

18.03.2021 Covid19 - I11: Reviewed the issues related to spurt in

Covid-19 cases, in Telangana with the Raj Bhavan officials through video conference from Raj Nivas, Puducherry. Field Visit 21: Old Port - Revitalisation. Old Port area at Puducherry, to plan adaptive future reuse of warehouses.

19.03.2021

Inaugurated a photo-exhibition organised on the occasion of AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav by Department of Art & Culture at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry to educate populace on the ethos of freedom struggle #AKAM 10

Field Visit 22: Marie Building. Visit to reconstructed Heritage Marie Building, a 150-year-old magnificent historic structure on Beach Road. Virtually inaugurated and dedicated to people of Puducherry by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 25.02.2021. Funded by Government of India | Field

visit for Assessment of optimum utilization.

Field Visit 23: Pondicherry Museum. Briefed on the ongoing operations, collection of exhibits.Review - technology aided upgradation | conservation | visitors facilitation aids.

Inaugurated 'IsaiKatcheri', a program organised by Department of Art and Culture on the occasion of 'AzadiKaAmritMahotsav' #AKAM 11

20.03.2021 Planted a Cannon Ball - official flower of Puducherry, in

Raj Nivas Gardens on International Day of Happiness.

Raj Nivas adopts low-cost nest boxes, and today on

World Sparrow Day, more such boxes are placed in Raj Nivas Gardens. #Save Nature.

'Power Talk on Gender Equality' organised by SBI, Hyderabad. Puducherry Tourism - Challenges | Potential | Medical tourism | MICE. Review with Advisors, Secretaries to Govt. and Senior officials.

YUVA FOGSI South Zone 2021 "Virtual Inaugural Ceremonyorganized by Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of Visakhapatnam.

21.03.2021 Covid19 - I12: Vaccination Promotion | Prevention

Measures | Interaction with Public. Mask up Puducherry | Mask my India. Flagged off Mobile Campaign Van for corona vaccination. Initiated Covid19 vaccine Awareness Drive among public

Music on nadaswaram, accompanied bythe thavil, resounded at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry's famous landmark this evening. Inaugurating this 'Katcheri', Lt. Governor also joined the audience to hear a musical evening by the sea #AKAM 12

22.03.2021 World Water Day

Privileged to Watch Hon'ble Prime Minister Launching the 'CatchtheRain' campaign, which aims to ''conserve rainwater when it falls, where it falls so that water reaches every corner of the nation.''

Field Visit 24: Reverse Osmosis, Water Treatment Plant, Colas Nagar: That provides safe, clean drinking water in affordable prices.

Visited AayiMandapam and offered flowers in memory of Aayi, a 16th Century philanthropist.

Visited AayiKulam, the pond built by Aayi. Situated at Muthurapalayam, this pond has figured prominently in Pondicherry's water supply map for a few centuries.

Field Visit 25: High Mast Lamps, Thirukanur. Concerned with the media report on irregular functioning of High Mast Lamps in Thirukanur, reviewed the lighting arrangements. An interdepartmental co-ordination committee be formed

for maintenance of high mast lamps.

23.03.2021 Review Meeting 22: With Advisors and video conference with officials of Raj Bhavan, Telangana.

24.03.2021 Covid19 - I13: Directorate of Health Services, District Rural Development Agency, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth organized a Mega Covid19 Vaccination Camp. Inaugurated the vaccination camp. Advisors to LG, Senior officials of Puducherry Administration and Medical Colleges participated.

Field Visit 26: World TBDay Visit to the TB hospital, Puducherry, adherence to

prescribed treatment | distributed fruits | reviewed laboratory facilities | interacted with the health workers.

25.03.2021 Field Visit 27:MGGHSS, Kuyavarpalayam. Creative Crafts exhibition using environment friendly materials to spread voter awareness, voter literacy #AKAM 13

On a Nature Trail through the Botanical Garden, suggested that saplings of endangered plants be collected and propagated. This visit to Garden is a part of Celebrations of 75 Years of India's Independence – AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav#AKAM 14

Covid19 - I14: Weekly Thursday CovidIntensive

Vaccination Committee Meeting, DMS highlighted the present scenario and challenges in addressing the COVID19 pandemic in Puducherry.

26.03.2021 Virtual Inauguration of 3rd Tamil AkhandaUlagam

World Conference. Organized by Chennai Centre For Global Studies.

Inauguration of Medical Education Seminar organized by Dept of Nephrology at the Puducherry Government hospital. Lauded the medical fraternity and scientists

for developing the Covid-19 Vaccine.

Field Visit 28: OoralKuttai. A perennial water body at Madagadipet with senior officials of Puducherry administration to explore

possibilities for revitalization of the water body.

Dance, Drama Programme at Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road, Puducherry. Organised by Krishnanjali Dance School – AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav#AKAM 15

27.03.2021 International Affairs 14 fishermen (12 of Karaikalmedu village and 2 of Nagapattinam) who ventured for fishing were caught by Sri Lankan Navy on 24/3/2021 night and were released on (27/3/2021) at 11.30 hrs by Sri Lankan Navy on the direct intervention by the Hon'ble Lt. Governor, Puducherry.

28.03.2021 Participated in Shramdaanwith Advisors to Lt

Governor, Officials, School Students, Teachers and NSS Volunteers at Botanical Garden Puducherry. Swachhata Hi Seva |

AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav#AKAM 16

Mann Ki Baat

"The world's biggest vaccination program is underway in India today.... We have to make people committed towards the mantra of ‘Dawaibhi,

Kadaibhi’: Hon'ble Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi in Mann Ki Baat

PanguniUthiram Day Offered prayers at BalamuruganTemple,ChinnaKalapet.

A dance tribute to the motherland! Traditional folk dances at the AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav Program organized at Gandhi Thidal to mark 75 years of the country’s Independence. Lt. GovernorDr.TamilisaiSoundararajan and other senior officials were present #AKAM 17

29.03.2021 Review Meeting 23: 'Making Puducherry green by

tapping creative local talents'. The forum chaired by Hon'ble Lt Governor considered actions for the Puducherry administration to increase the green cover.

16 fishermen from Karaikal who were released from Sri

Review Meetings - 23

Covid19 Initiatives - 17

AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav - 17

Field Visits - 28

Lankan Navy, for allegedly fishing in the country's territorial waters, met Hon’ble Lt. Governor Dr.TamilisaiSoundararajan at Raj Nivas this afternoon and thanked her for the expeditious action taken in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs.

30.03.2021 Covid19 - I15: Inaugurated a Mega 'Covid Vaccination

Camp', organised at ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.

31.03.2021 Relief to accident victim: Occurred at Padalam junction road.

Offered prayers at Balamurugan Temple, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai.

Covid19 - I16:Hygiene kits were distributed to various sections of senior citizens, special children and rehabilitated youth provided by the Indian Red Cross Society.

Covid19 - I17:Lt. Governor Dr.

TamilisaiSoundararajan presented 70,000 hand sanitizers donated by Godrej.

17Received The Warrant of Appointment to discharge functions ofHon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from the Hon'blePresident of India. Handed over by the Resident Commissioner ofPuducherry at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.

FEB 2021 Hyderabad

Visited Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry.Puducherry

17 Feb 2021After praying Manakula Vinayagar went to Raj Nivas to serve thepeople of Puducherry successfully.Thanks for the warm welcome by the officials.

18Taken Oath as Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry, administeredby Hon’ble Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, High Courtof Chennai on 18.02.2021.

FEB 2021

Oath taking at Raj Nivas, Puducherry

18 Feb 2021Oath in TamilFelt Proud & Happy to take the Oath of Office in the mothertongue - Tamil as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry at RajNivas on 18th Feb 2021 in the Presence of Hon’ble Chief Justice ofMadras High Court, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Ex-Chief Minister,Cabinet Colleagues Legislators, Senior Officials and Public.

Guard of Honour: By the Puducherry Police outside Raj Nivas.

18 Feb 2021First signatureOn Swearing in as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, firstSignature for the welfare of brothers & sisters of SC & STbeneficiaries for clothing material & Grant-in-Aid for AIDSControl Society.

The Press: Addressed the media after swearing-in ceremony asthe Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

18 Feb 2021Review of State of affairs with CS and DGPReviewed the Administration, current affairs, Law and Ordersituation of Puducherry with Chief Secretary and DirectorGeneral of Police.

Felicitation by Chief Minister :

18 Feb 2021Felicitation by EX Chief Minister Felicitation by Leader of Opposition and former Chief MinisterShri N.Rangasamy and other Political Leaders of Puducherry.

Visit to Medical College to inspect Covid-19 vaccination

Visited the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute tosee the progress of Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Puducherry andinteracted with the frontline health workers.

18 Feb 2021Vaccination Drive

Observing the vaccination drive for thefrontline warriors

Expressed happiness over the advancement of India on par withdeveloped countries in medical innovation and exports to many othercountries and making India a Self-Reliant Nation in the spirit of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Appealed to people to make the Vaccination Drive aSuccess and make Puducherry a Role Model for the Nation.

18 Feb 2021

19Meeting with the Senior Officers of Raj Nivas after taking the Oath ofoffice.

FEB 2021

Met visitors belonging to all walks of life.

19 Feb 2021

Donated Fruits to Senior Citizens Distributed fruits to the senior citizens at Raj Nivas, Puducherry.

Visit to Anganwadi Centre at MudaliarpetVisited Anganwadi centre in Mudaliarpet, interacted with childrenand workers, distributed school supplies and fruits. Shri. Uday Kumar,Secretary (Welfare), several senior officers were present on theoccasion.

19 Feb 2021

During the visit to the Anganwadi centre at Mudaliarpet, Puducherry,interacted with local people and discussed issues concerning them.

19 Feb 2021

Field Visit: Anganwadi Centre, NellithopeVisited Anganwadi Centre at Nellithope, Puducherry along withSecretary, Welfare Shri Uday Kumar, IAS.

19 Feb 2021

Visited Aganwadi Center and found deep pot holes causingdangerous situation to the children. Immediately instructed to theconcerned authorities and pot holes were covered properly.

19 Feb 2021

Meeting with the All India Civil Service Officers (IAS/IPS/IFS)working with the Puducherry Administration.

Meeting with IAS officers

19 Feb 2021

Interacted with Raj Bhavan Telangana Governor's senior Advisorsand other officials through video conference and updated oncurrent affairs of the state alongside Telangana Governor'sSecretary, ADC at Raj Nivas, Puducherry.

Video Conference with Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad,officials

19 Feb 2021

Review Meeting with State Level Administrators of Puducherry -Senior IAS, IPS, IFS officials at Raj Nivas today. Discussed status ofdifferent developmental projects, public representations and theirProgress and early Redressal Plan Drafted.

Fast and effective redressal of grievances

20Guard Of Honour outside District Collectorate, Karaikal. Meetingwith Mr. Arjun Sharma, Dt. Collector, Karaikal, Ms. Niharika Bhatt,SSP, Karaikal, and senior officers of the district administration.

FEB 2021Visit to KaraikalGuard of Honour

20 Feb 2021Presentation at District Collectorate

Field Visit : Anganwadi Centre, Karaikal.

Checked the quality and tasted the food being given to children.

20 Feb 2021Visit to the vaccination centre

Visited PHC Centre, Karaikal and Interacted with the Staff

Inspected Blood Bank, Covid facility and interacted with thedoctors and health workers. Reviewed the Covid Managementprograms and non-Covid care programs of the hospital.

20 Feb 2021

Fishermen grievances:

Received Grievances from Fishermen and instructed theconcerned authorities to solve as soon as possible.

20 Feb 2021

Planting of Saplings - PHC, Karaikal

21Meeting with District Collector Smt. Purva Garg, Deputy CollectorShri Kandaswamy, Revenue Officers and PWD officers to assess rainsituation of Puducherry at Raj Nivas before going for Field Inspection.

FEB 2021

Area-wise review using the maps

Visit to flood-affected areas21 Feb 2021

Following the unprecedented rains in Puducherry, visited variousrain-hit areas around the city. A team of officers, including DistrictCollector Smt. Purva Garg and Special Secretary Shri. S.DSundaresan, accompanied during the visit.

In Flooded Areas

Inspecting Water Logged areas21 Feb 2021

Instructed officials to Prevent Human and Property loss, cleaning ofDrainages, Canals that will help draining of rainwater much faster.After visiting residential areas and the outskirts of Puducherry,announced to find a permanent solution in near future.

Visit to the Most Affected Areas21 Feb 2021

Visited most flood affected areas like Rainbow Colony, SonamPalayam, Murungapakkam and Thengathitu of Puducherry, reviewedthe flood relief measures undertaken and also heard the grievances ofthe local residents.

Guiding the officers21 Feb 2021

After inspection of waterlogged locations of Puducherry, held areview meeting at Raj Nivas to take stock of the situation. Asked theauthorities to plunge into action and ensure that citizens do not facehardships.

Restoration of Tanks21 Feb 2021

Inspected the restoration and cleaning works undertaken after thevisit in the flood affected areas. Appreciated the districtadministration, Revenue officials, PWD officials of Puducherry fortheir prompt follow up action amidst rain and flooding.

Virtual Program: Graduation day of VPMM Group of Institutions forWomen, Srivilliputhur (TN). Highlighted hard work is the mostimportant attribute for women towards being more confident.Wished the management and the students Good Luck.

Meeting With School Education Officers21 Feb 2021

Meeting with Shri. Rudra Goud, Director of School Education andother officials at Raj Nivas. Instructed to ensure children's nutritionthrough Midday meals program and to facilitate bus transportationfor school children.

22Announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 4 lakhs to the kin of Late Ms. AsinaBegum who has washed away in strong currents caused byunprecedented rain at Shanmugapuram village, on 22.02.2021Puducherry.

FEB 2021

Announcement of ex-gratia to the kin ofAsina Begum died due to floods

23Offered prayers at the Perumal Temple in the Raj Nivas premises.

FEB 2021

Prayers at Perumal Temple

Visit of JIPMER officialsReviewed the financial status of the Union Territory with Mr.Shurbir Singh IAS, Secretary, Finance.

23 Feb 2021

Prof. V. Gurmeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry Universityat Raj Nivas, Puducherry. Discussed Current activities of Universitystudents, faculties, and programs on the anvil.

Courtesy Call

Met Dr. Pankaj Kundra-Dean, JIPMER and Dr.Rakesh Agarwal -Director, JIPMER at Raj Nivas, Puducherry. Discussed COVID-19management, vaccination drive for frontline workers, doctors,nurses and paramedics.

23 Feb 2021

Review: Status of solid waste managementDiscussions with Mr. E. Vallavan, Secretary, Department of LocalAdministration.

23 Feb 2021

Review: Arrangements for Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visit

Visited JIPMER and reviewed arrangements with senior civil andPolice officers for the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi Ji on 25th February in Puducherry.

24Review meeting with Dr. Arun IAS, Secretary Health, Dr. MohanKumar DMS. Discussed on current status of COVID-19, vaccinehesitancy and creating Task Force involving JIPMER, ICMR, allmedical colleges, IMA, NGOs effectively.

FEB 2021

24 Feb 2021Appreciating Terracotta sculpture: Met Padma Shri awardee ShriV.K. Munusamy, Traditional Terracotta Sculptor, who is also therecipient of several awards including the UNESCO & CCI Seal ofExcellence Award.

Persuaded the PSHM Association and AIDS Control employees Associationto call off their ongoing strike. Held discussions with Health Secretary,Director of Medical Services & National Health Mission director in thisregard.

24 Feb 2021

Virtual Review with Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad: With officials to take stock of official matters, current happenings ofTelangana along with Red Cross Officials, NIC Officials today at RajNivas Puducherry.

25Puducherry extended its heartiest greetings to Hon'ble Prime MinisterShri. Narendra Modi Ji on his visit to our UT to inaugurate variousinfrastructure projects.

FEB 2021

Welcome to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

4 Laning of NH45-A, Karaikal.Medical College Building, JIPMER Karaikal New Campus. Development of Minor Port, Puducherry.Synthetic Athletic Track, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex,Puducherry.Inauguration of Blood Centre, JIPMER, Puducherry.Reconstructed Heritage Mairie Building.Girls Hospital at Lawspet, Puducherry.

25 Feb 2021Hon’ble Prime Minister at Puducherry to inaugurate developmentworks that will further ‘Ease of Living’ and economic growth.

Hon’ble Prime Minister reaches Puducherry, scheduled toinaugurate and lay foundation stone for several developmentworks relating to infrastructure, ports, healthcare and sports.

25 Feb 2021Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi arrived at JIPMERAuditorium, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of variousdevelopment initiatives in Puducherry.Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and Shri. Arjun RamMeghwal, MoS (Heavy Industries) were present.

25 Feb 2021Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi unveiled the plaqueto mark the Laying of the Foundation Stone of 4 Laning of NH45-A, Karaikal, ~Medical College Building, JIPMER Karaikal NewCampus, Development of Minor Port, Puducherry.

Welcome and Gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

25 Feb 2021Shri. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble MoS for Heavy Industries andPublic Enterprises, called on at Raj Nivas.

Weekly Thursday Covid Vaccination Task ForceMeeting with Shri. Ashwani Kumar, Chief Secretary, Shri. RanvirSingh Krishnia, DGP, Shri. T. Arun, Secretary (Health), seniorofficers of the administration and medical officers participated

26Met Dr. Gandhi P.C. Kaza MD, Genome Foundation and othermembers of the foundation at Raj Bhavan, Telangana.

FEB 2021Hyderabad

Shri. Narendra, CGM, BSNL Telangana called on at Raj Bhavan,Hyderabad.

Virtual Event on “International Mother Language Day” andorganised by Bharathidasan University. Highlighted the event thatwhen children develop their mother tongue, they aresimultaneously fostering critical thinking, literacy and essentialskills.

26 Feb 2021

Shri Sudheer Babu, IPS Addl CP, Shri. Rachakonda, IGP andofficers called on at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad. Invited to preside overthe Women's Day celebrations at Hyderabad.

Hyderabad

26 Feb 2021

LSS Ch. Sowjanya, Dist. President Lioness Club, Hyderabad andother members.

Members of Hyderabad Management Association.

Courtesy Call

26 Feb 2021

Inaugurated Public Amenities: Granite stone benches andmobile toilets at Promenade Beach, Puducherry that will bedeployed for the convenience of devotees and visitors.

Puducherry

Smart City Development Program

26 Feb 2021

Attended the concluding session of the training programme on'Project Management in Public Sector and Project RiskManagement, conducted by Dr. Prem Singh IAS, Advisor, NITIAayog, Government of India.

Training program: Project Management in Public Sector

Emphasis on the importance of training to enhance confidence,improve overall performance, good communication to growknowledge base and improve job skills to become more effectivein the workplace.

27Blessed to witness the Grand Masi Magam, gathering of more than 80Goddesses at Sea Shore Puducherry amidst lakhs of devotees. Thisannual festival takes place on full moon day in the Tamil month ofMasi.Worshipped at Pachaivazhi Amman Temple for Welfare ofPuducherry and a Corona free India.

FEB 2021

Visit to Masi Magam

27 Feb 2021

27 Feb 2021

Reviewed public grievances relating to the bus transportation due toongoing strike around border districts with Shri Ashok Kumar IAS,Secretary (Transport) and advised to arrange suitable alternativesfor the public.

28Offered prayers at Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple for aCorona free Nation and good health for all.

FEB 2021

Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple

28 Feb 2021

Maankibaat – The Prime Minister Connect:

Honb'le Prime Minister in his Maan ki baat 2021 speech talkingabout the National Science Day Stressed the mantra "Lab to Land"and congratulated Shri Chintala Venkat Reddy Garu, Secundrabadfor finding solution to disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin Dalso won patent for his innovation.

28 Feb 2021

Advisors call on Hon’ble Lt. GovernorDr. C. Chandramouli IAS, (Retd) and Dr. A.P. Maheshwari IPS,newly appointed advisors to Lt. Governor, called on Hon'ble Lt.Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan at Raj Nivas.

28 Feb 2021

Melmaruvathur Aadhiparasakthi Amman Temple

Visited Melmaruvathur Aadhiparasakthi Amman Temple andoffered Prayers.

28 Feb 2021

Affectionately serving a meal at the temple:

01Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and the Lt. Governor of Puducherry,Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, held a meeting with officials of RajBhavan, Telangana, through video conferencing from Raj Nivas,Puducherry.

MAR 2021

Video conference with Raj Bhavan, Telangana

01 Mar 2021

High level review: Ongoing projects in PuducherryReview meeting with Chief Secretary, Advisors to LG and seniorofficials on administrative updates, ongoing projects, developmentworks, election preparedness and other issues of the state.

02Post abatement of COVID19, Mid Day Meal Scheme resumes inphases in Govt. Schools of Puducherry. Visited Govt. Hr. Sec. School,Kalitheerthalkuppam for a first hand view on ground of the roll out.

MAR 2021

Mid-Day Meal inspection

02 Mar 2021Promoting Covid-19 vaccinationParticipated in a COVID19 Vaccination Awareness Programmeorganized by the Health Department at Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road,Puducherry (she urged people to take COVID19 Vaccination as it issafe).

02 Mar 2021Bus Services for StudentsHeld discussion with bus operators representatives to restore free busservices to students. This had been suspended during pandemicperiod. Required steps will be taken to ensure hassle freetransportation facility for students to reach schools safely and ontime.

03Visited Savarirayalu Govt. Primary School and Thiruvalluvar Govt.Girls' Hr. Sec. School, to review the rollout of the morningsupplementary milk distribution program aimed to improve thehealth of school children.

MAR 2021

Supplementary Milk supply to school children

This scheme is restarted after pandemic.

03 Mar 2021Visit to advisors room, assembly building, to greet appointed Dr. A.PMaheshwari IPS (Retd.), Dr. C. Chandramouli IAS, (Retd) Advisors toLG.

03 Mar 2021

In Covid Times, the press has been on the forefront. Hon'ble LtGovernor appealed to the Press Fraternity to come forward and getvaccinated as per the specifications given in this phase of vaccination.

Motivation Talk for Vaccination: All India Radio

03 Mar 2021

Congratulations to All India Radio Puducherry for transforming theDigital mode. Visited the AIR Puducherry Campus happy to see theirarchives of over three decades, traditional musical instruments andtheir state of art infrastructure.

Visit to AIR

03 Mar 2021

Attended virtual meeting today with Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad officialsfrom Raj Nivas, Puducherry. Discussed day-to-day affairs ofTelangana and overseen official works.

Video Conference with the Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad

04MAR 2021

Visit by Indian Coast Guard CommandantCommandant M. Venkatesan, Commander of Indian Coast Guard inPuducherry, called on Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. TamilisaiSoundararajan at Raj Nivas.

04 Mar 2021Inauguration of National Safety DayInaugurated the National Safety Day 2021 along with Shri. APMageshwari IPS (Retd.), Advisor to LG, Shri Vallavan IAS, Secretary(Labour) and other officials amidst workers and employers (MSMEs& SMEs) at Mother Theresa PG & Research Institute of Health.

04 Mar 2021Talks to resume transport facilities for studentsHon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan held a meetingwith the senior officers of Transport Dept. and EducationDirectorate to resume the operation of transport facilities atconcessional rate for students.

2nd Weekly Covid intensive vaccination committee meeting aimedto improve immunization coverage in the Union Territory. Thecombined resources of Govt/Pvt Medical Colleges, IMA, ICMR,JIPMER, WHO, etc. are being co-ordinated.

05MAR 2021

Visit to Indira Gandhi HospitalVisited Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital this morningand interacted with patients admitted for treatment at the inpatientward.

05 Mar 2021Met patients of the Outpatient Department of Indira GandhiGovernment General Hospital, Puducherry. On a visit to theHospital to take stock of the services provided for patients.

05 Mar 2021Advisors to Lt. Governor, Puducherry are vaccinated at Govt.Hospital, Puducherry.

06MAR 2021

Field Visit: Inspection of overflowing drainageVisited Chinna Kalapet, Puducherry, to deal with the issue of sewerageoverflow and choking of drainage near the Children's Home locatedat Nethaji Nagar.

06 Mar 2021

Field Visit: Measures for watering the trees at BeachMedia drew attention to the sudden drying up of trees onPromenade Beach. Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan visitedthe spot and directed concerned authorities to initiate measures towater trees and save them. She would be visiting the beach again onSunday evening to review the works.

07MAR 2021

Awards and Recognition: Top-20 GlobalWomen of Excellence-2021 AwardHon'ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan was conferred withthe Top-20 Global Women of Excellence - 2021 award throughvirtual mode from Illinois, United States of America.

08MAR 2021

Women’s day celebrationsCelebrated International Women’s Day with the women working atRaj Nivas, Puducherry.

08 Mar 2021Women’s day seminarHon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan participated aschief guest at the ICWEST 2021, on the occasion of InternationalWomen’s Day.

08 Mar 2021Virtual Interaction with women employees ofRaj Bhavan, HyderabadHon'ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan interacted with thewomen employees of the Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad on the occasion ofInternational Women's Day.

08 Mar 2021

Greetings from the citizensOn the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 - Glad to meetthe common public, guests to exchange Women's Day wishes.

08 Mar 2021

Teachers thank Hon’ble Lt. Governor forsanctioning salariesGovernment Aided School teachers expressed their Gratitude andHappiness to Lt. Governor of Puducherry Dr. TamilisaiSoundararajan for sanctioning their pending salary dues.Greetings on the occasion of Women's Day.

Participated in discussion of "Azad Ka Amrut Mahotsav" chaired byHon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji on preparations,plans to commemorate celebration of India's 75th Anniversary ofIndependence along with Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji,Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Chief Ministers.

Glad to attend Women’s Day Celebration organised by Dept ofWomen & Child Development, Puducherry Government at GandhiThidal, Puducherry.Dr. A.P. Maheshwari IPS (retd) Advisor to LG, Shri Udaya KumarIAS, Secretary (Welfare), Shri Asokan– Director were also present.

Video conference on Azadi Ka AmrutMahotsav by Hon’ble Prime Minister

Women’s Day celebrations

Reviewing Election Commission Awareness vehicle. Stepped in theVehicle and happy to witness the officials intense efforts inencouraging the first time Voters to exercise their franchise andclarifying their doubts on EVMs & VVPAT

08 Mar 2021Voter awareness

09MAR 2021

Bus journey as a commonerHon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan boarded the bus atAntoniyar Church, travelled up to Thavalakkuppam and back withpassengers. Throughout the journey, she conversed with passengers,listened to their concerns and took stock of the progress of the roadworks.

09 Mar 2021Meeting Public On Ground

09 Mar 2021Felicitation to Oil PSUs representativesVirtually felicitated the State level representatives of Oil PSUs fortheir excellent and uninterrupted oil supplies during the lockdownand pandemic.

10Nutritional status of the tribal people - ReviewHon'ble Governor reviewed the nutritional status of tribal people inTelangana and measures to improve their nutritional status, throughvideo conference with the National Institute of Nutrition and IRCSrepresentatives.

MAR 2021

Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan chaired apreparatory meeting for the launch of 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav-India at 75' for celebrating 75 years of Independence of India.

Preparatory meeting: Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav

10 Mar 2021

10 Mar 2021

1st annual day of the AIIMS, Bibinagar,TelanganaParticipated as Chief Guest at the Annual Day of the AIIMS,Bibinagar – Virtual.

10 Mar 2021

Temple VisitsFortunate to Visit Thillai Kali Koil Temple, Thillai Nataraja Templewith Advisor to LG Shri A.P.Mageshwari IPS (retd). Offered Prayers& Worshipped for Corona-free India and for the well being of allthe public.

10 Mar 2021

Natyanjali FunctionHappy to attend 40th Natyanjali Function organised byChidambaram Natyanjali Trust. Congratulations to all theBharathanatiyam dancers for their mesmerizing performance.Felicitated Telangana troupe who performed at the function.

Virtual Interaction: Hon’ble Australian High Commissioner to India- Mr. Barry Robert O'Farrel Interaction with Australian High Commissioner to India and otherdelegates aimed at further strengthening of India-Australia relationswith special focus on Telangana. Shared ideas on business, IT, Highereducation exchange programs.

11 MAR 2021

Strengthening Indo-Australia relations

Weekly Review with the Intensive Vaccination Committee

COVID19 Intensive Vaccination Committee Meeting for successfulCOVID-19 vaccination drive was held today under thechairpersonship of Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan.

Privileged to meet freedom Fighter Shri. Sundaramoorthy at hisresidence in Puducherry. Honored him with shawls, fruits as atoken of recognition for his invaluable sacrifices, dedication andcontribution to the Freedom Struggle. Amrut Mahotsav marksIndia's 75 years of Independence.

11 Mar 2021Honouring Freedom Fighters on the occasionof Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav

11 Mar 2021

Maha shiv ratri celebrationsParticipating in the eclectic all-night Mahashivratri celebrations inPuducherry, one of the most significant among the sacred festivalsof the region.

12Inaugurating Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav,PuducherryHon. Lt. Governor inaugurated the recreation of the Dandi March,organized by the Directorate of School Education. Led by childrenand NSS students, the program brought back the spirit and theenergy of the 1930 Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi and hisfellow Satyagrahis.Celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, Hon. Lt. GovernorDr. Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurated a number of events thismorning at the Gandhi Thidal, a historic landmark on thePromenade Beach, Puducherry, 75 school students participated incycle rally and 75 fishermen participated in boat rally, initiated onthe day to plant 75,000 saplings across Puducherry.

MAR 2021

Floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Cycle Rally with 75 Cyclist | 1-5 hours

Enactment of Dandi March by students and volunteers

75 Boats in a rally

Planting saplingsInaugurated a plantation drive for 75000 saplings to be planted aspart of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. These saplings will remind us ofseveral unsung heroes of the freedom struggle.

12 Mar 2021

12 Mar 2021

Traditional Ragas and patriotic songs filled the morning air-creating an atmosphere of patriotic fervor, spent some exclusivemoments with these musicians - encouraging their performance onthe occasion of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahostav.

Privileged to Inaugurate Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav - 75thAnniversary of India's Independence in Telangana. A historic recalland plans for the next 75weeks. At Police Parade Grounds Warangal,honored to Hoist National flag, address the gathering on freedomstruggle and Sacrifices

12 Mar 2021

Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav at Historic Warangal,Telangana

As the part of Amrut Mahotsav, inaugurated an exhibition on thehistory of freedom struggle alongside Hon’ble Telangana MinisterDayakar Rao 2019 at Warangal. An opportunity for youth to knowabout India's Freedom Struggle and recall forgotten heroes.

12 Mar 2021

Inaugurating the photo exhibition, Telangana

12 Mar 2021

Pleasant surprise to get felicitated by my own Raj Bhavan, Pariwarat Hyderabad today for the award Top 20 Global Women ofExcellence.From my bottom of my heart, I thank you all for yourimmeasurable affection.

Felicitation by Raj Bhavan Pariwar, Hyderabad

12 Mar 2021

Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry and Hon'ble Governor ofTelangana Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan advised young IAS officertrainees to connect more with the people. “It is important to travel,approach people and know about issues that concern them. Wemust be accessible to the common people”.

IAS officer Probationers visit to Raj Bhavan,Hyderabad

Hon'ble Governor of Telangana Dr. (Smt.) TamilisaiSoundararajan, Lt Governor of Puducherry, with Smt. KushbooSundar, Shri Bhagwan Singh, Chief Editor DC, Shri KarthigaiChelvan, Chief Editor PTY, Shri Srinivasan - Alliance Publishers,Shri M.P.Narayanan and other respected Dignitaries.Congratulating Alliance Publishers for publishing this Masterpieceof Shri Ramesh.

13MAR 2021

Checked the water storage tank and treatment unit during this visit.Scanned records of quality, periodic maintenance and water purity.Safe drinking water is a critical component of public health ascontaminated water can cause serious health problems.

14MAR 2021

Water storage improvementField Visit for Grievance Redressal

14 Mar 2021

Visited Government Quarters located at Lawspet, based on thegrievances received from the residents. Came to know their longstanding requests for basic amenities like Park development, StreetLighting, Gym and renovation. Discussed with officials for earlysolutions.

Visit to Government Quaters, Lawspet

Inauguration of Dance Program Organised by Bal Bhavan as a partof 75th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations at Puducherry.It was a graceful performance by the talented dancers. An appeal toeveryone to ensure involvement in celebrating this Azadi Ka AmrutMahotsav.

Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav:14 Mar 2021

Hon'ble Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajanaddressed the joint sitting of Telangana State Legislature today onthe first day of Budget Session 2021. Shri K. Chandrashekar RaoChief Minister, Shri Gutha Sukender Reddy Council Chairman, ShriP. Srinivas Reddy Assembly Speaker, welcomed the Hon’bleGovernor to the House.

15MAR 2021Addressing the Joint Session of the TelanganaState legislature

Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao Garu welcomesHon’ble Governor at Telangana Assembly.

Presenting a laptop on responding to twitter appeal mode by theneedy-student at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad

Hon'ble Governor of Telangana donated a laptop to Shri. Pramodthird year student of JB College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad.Considering his dire financial situation, and his inability to onlineclasses. Wished him good luck.

15 Mar 2021

Surprise Inspection of Interstate border Check post near JIPMERenroute to Pudhucherry at 1.15 am on 16th March 2021 to ascertainthe surveillance mechanisms in place amidst pandemics and StateElections 2021.

16MAR 2021

Midnight Check – Enroute

16 Mar 2021National Vaccination Day Vaccination is a safe and effective way of protecting people againstpreventable life threatening conditions. On the occasion ofNational Vaccination Day, Hon'ble Lt. Governor Dr. TamilisaiSoundararajan paid a visit to the Primary Health Centre, Sultanpet.

16 Mar 2021Midday Meal InspectionVisited the Government School at Sultanpet and inspected themidday meal program at the school. She checked the meals served,asked for feedback from students on food served in the school.

Reviewed the Covid-19 Situation and Preventive measures inplace in view of pandemic threat. Also discussed to speed up theVaccination Drive. Alongside Shri C. Chandramouli IAS (retd)Advisor to LG, Dr.T. Arun Secretary (Health), Dr. Mohan KumarDMS.

16 Mar 2021

Hon’ble Prime Minister emphasized Daily Monitoring, ProactiveAnalysis and Micro containment areas. In a Mission Mode, anincrease in vaccination Centres should be brought about by Govt. |Private Participation and involvement of allied agencies. COVID19guidelines must be strictly enforced.

17MAR 2021

Interaction with the Hon’ble PM throughvideo conference

Hon'ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan reviewed the issuesrelated to a spurt in Covid-19 cases, wastage of vaccines andvaccination status in Telangana with the Raj Bhavan officialsthrough video conference from Raj Nivas, Puducherry

18MAR 2021

Weekly review meeting

18 Mar 2021Tourism Revival PlanVisited Old Port area at Puducherry along with Advisors Dr. C.Chandramouli, Dr. AP Maheswari, Shri. Udaya Kumar Secretary(Port), Shri A. Vikranth Raja Secretary (Tourism), Shri. T.Arun CEOSmart City and other officials.Planned Adaptive Future Re Use of Warehouses at Old Port Area.

18 Mar 2021Weekly Covid Review MeetingReviewed the Covid19 situation in Puducherry and stressed theimportance of focused and concerted efforts to tackle the spread ofCovid.

19Inauguration of photo-exhibition to educate populace on the ethos offreedom struggle - Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry.

MAR 2021

Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav

Visit to Marie BuildingThe reconstructed Heritage Marie Building, a 150-year-oldmagnificent historic structure on Goubert Avenue - Beach Road.Virtually inaugurated and dedicated to people of Puducherry byHon'ble Prime Minister on 25.02.2021.

Funded by Government of India | Field visit for Assessment ofoptimum utilization.

19 Mar 2021

Visit to MuseumAt Pondicherry Museum, this morning was briefed on the ongoingoperations, antiquities, and collection of exhibits.

Review - technology aided upgradation | conservation | visitorsfacilitation aids.

19 Mar 2021

Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'Isai Katcheri', celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' by theDepartment of Art and Culture.

19 Mar 2021

Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav

Promoting Art | Culture | Regional forms

19 Mar 2021

20MAR 2021

World Happiness DayPlanted a Cannon Ball - official flower of Puducherry, in Raj NivasGardens on International Day of Happiness.

World Sparrow DaySparrows are an integral part of the Raj Nivas Gardens. Toreplenish their population, Raj Nivas adopts low-cost nest boxes,and today on World Sparrow Day, more such boxes are placedin Raj Nivas Gardens.

20 Mar 2021

SBI Power Talk"I appreciate the policies of the SBI in giving priority to genderequality, which is clearly evident through the participation ofmany women in a higher position": Lt. Governor Dr. TamilisaiSoundararajan on a 'Power Talk on Gender Equality' organizedby SBI, Hyderabad.

20 Mar 2021

Puducherry Tourism Revival Augmentation

Puducherry Tourism - Challenges | Potential | Medical tourism |MICE. Review with Advisors, Secretaries to Govt. and Seniorofficials.

YUVA FOGSI South Zone 2021"Inaugural Ceremony virtually from Raj Nivas, Puducherry,organized by Obstetrics and Gynecological Society ofVizakapatinam.Gratitude to medical fraternity for their services during thepandemic.

20 Mar 2021

21MAR 2021

Awareness on Corona PreventionA multimedia exhibition van to spread awareness about Covid19vaccination was flagged off morning at the clock tower,Muthialpet.

21 Mar 2021Vaccination Promotion | Prevention Measures | Interaction withPublic Maskup Puducherry | Mask my India

Motivation to frontline workers

Katcheri at Gandhi ThidalMusic on nadaswaram, accompanied by beats of the thavil,resounded at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry's famous landmarkthis evening. Inaugurating this 'Katcheri', Lt. Governor alsojoined the audience to hear a musical evening by the sea.

21 Mar 2021

22MAR 2021

World Water DayPrivileged to Watch Hon'ble PM Launching the 'Catch the Rain'campaign, which aims to ''conserve rainwater when it falls, where itfalls so that water reaches every corner of the nation.''

World Water Day22 Mar 2021

Visited the Reverse Osmosis water treatment plan at colas nagar,Puducherry, that provides safe, clean drinking water at affordableprices.

Visit to Aayi Mandabam22 Mar 2021

As part of World Water Day, visited Aayi Mandapam and offeredflowers in memory of Aayi, a 16th century philanthropist whoworked for water in the region.

Visit to Aayi Kulam22 Mar 2021

Following the visit to Aayi Mandapam, visited Aayi Kulam, thepond built by Aayi. Situated at Muthurapalayam, this pond hasfigured prominently in Pondicherry's water supply map for a fewcenturies, especially during the French reign.

Field Visit - Grievance Redressal22 Mar 2021

Concerned with the media report on irregular functioning ofHigh Mast Lamps in Thirukanur, reviewed the lightingarrangements. Discussed with the concerned officials about theoperation and maintenance of street lighting of the area andobserved that an interdepartmental co-ordination commitee byformed for regular maintenance of the High Mast lamps.

23MAR 2021

Meeting with Advisors

Video conference with officials of Raj Bhavan, Telangana

Directorate of Health Services, District Rural DevelopmentAgency, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and ResearchInstitute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth organized a Mega Covid19Vaccination Camp. Inaugurated the vaccination camp. Advisors toLG, Senior officials of Puducherry Administration and MedicalColleges participated.

24MAR 2021

India - World's Largest Vaccination Program

Gratitude to organizers.

24 Mar 2021World Tuberculosis DayVisit to the TB hospital, Puducherry, adherence to prescribedtreatment | distributed fruits | reviewed laboratory facilities |interacted with the health workers.

Creative Crafts exhibition organised by students of ManimegalaiGovernment Girls Higher Secondary School, Kuyavarpalayam,Puducherry, using environment friendly materials, like coconutproducts, palm leaves etc. to spread voter awareness voterliteracy. Appreciated students and teachers for organizing thisminiature exhibition.

25MAR 2021Art from Waste | Go vocal for Local | Voter Awareness

Flora-Fauna | Rare Species | Joy TrainOn a Nature Trail through the Botanical Garden, encompassing alarge area with pristine flora and fauna, suggested that saplings ofendangered plants be collected and propagated.

A day at the Park!

Visit to Garden is a part of Celebrations of 75 Years of India'sIndependence – Azadi Ka AmritMahotsav.

25 Mar 2021

Weekly Thursday Covid Intensive Vaccination CommitteeMeeting, DMS highlighted the present scenario and challenges inaddressing the COVID19 pandemic in Puducherry.The Committee offered recommendations to curb the spread ofCovid through vaccination and other innovative initiatives.Expressed appreciation to the committee for their continuedsupport.

25 Mar 2021Weekly covid19 review meeing

26MAR 2021

Akhanda Tamil Ulagam Inauguration of 3rd Tamil Akhanda Ulagam World Conference inthe august presence of several dignitaries. Organized by ChennaiCentre For Global Studies.

26 Mar 2021Medical Education Seminar Inauguration of Medical Education Seminar on the topic"COVID19 - Kidney" organized by Dept of Nephrology at thePuducherry Government hospital. Lauded the medical fraternityand scientists for developing the Covid-19 Vaccine.

26 Mar 2021Field Visit - Grievance Redressal Inspected Ooral Kuttai, a perennial water body at Madagadipetwith senior officials of Puducherry administration. The pond, andits channel were filled with polluting materials, weeds, whichobstruct water flow and contaminate water.

Dance ProgrammeDance, Drama Programme at Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road,Puducherry. Organised by Krishnanjali Dance School.

26 Mar 2021

14 fishermen (12 of Karaikalmedu village and 2 of Nagapattinam)who ventured for fishing were caught by Srilankan Navy on24/3/2021 night. They were released on 27/3/2021 at 11.30 hrs bySri Lankan Navy on the intervention of the Hon'ble Lt. Governor,Puducherry.

27MAR 2021

Release of Fishermen from Sri Lanka NavyInternational Affairs

Shramdaan activity along with Advisors to LG, officials, variousschool students, teachers and NSS volunteers at botanical gardenPuducherry.Part of Swachhata Hi Seva | Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.

28MAR 2021

Shramdaan Activity

Motivation | Interaction

28 Mar 2021

28 Mar 2021Mann Ki Baat"The world's biggest vaccination program is underway in Indiatoday.... We have to make people committed towards the mantraof ‘Dawai bhi, Kadai bhi’.": Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi in Mann Ki Baat

28 Mar 2021

Offered prayers at the Balamurugan Temple in ChinnaKalapet.

Panguni Uthiram Day

Azadi Ka Amrut MahotsavA dance tribute to the motherland! Artistes perform traditionalfolk dances at the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Program organizedat Gandhi Thidal to mark 75 years of the country’s Independence.

28 Mar 2021

'Making Puducherry green by tapping creative local talents'. Theforum chaired by Hon'ble Lt Governor considered actions for thePuducherry administration to increase the green cover.

29MAR 2021

Meeting

29 Mar 2021A day of happiness | Gratitude16 fishermen from Karaikal who were released from SrilankanNavy, for allegedly fishing in the country's territorial waters,came to the Raj Nivas to express gratitude for the expeditiousaction taken her for the expeditious action taken in collaborationwith Ministry of External Affairs.

Continuing the vaccination drive to inoculate a larger populationin a short period to break the transmission chain of coronavirus,inaugurated a Mega 'Covid Vaccination Camp', organized atManakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry.

30MAR 2021

Covid19 Vaccination Camp

30 Mar 2021

31MAR 2021

Noticing an accident site Lt. Governor stopped the convoy, inquired about the injured victim in a road mishap that, occurredin the morning at Padalam junction road.

Enroute to Chennai

Arrangements were made to shift the injured by a vehicle from Lt. Governor's Convey. Follow up on his health revealedrecovery.

31 Mar 2021Kumbabishegam, ChennaiBlessed to attend the Kumbabishegam Festival of ArulmiguBalamurugan Temple at Saveetha Medical College Chennai.Offered prayers for a Corona free and healthy Nation.

Sculptural marvel of 320 tonne single stone tallest statue,chanting of Vedic hymns by priests under Covid protocol.

31 Mar 2021

31 Mar 2021Community ParticipationSwasth BharatHygiene kits were distributed to various sections of seniorcitizens, special children and rehabilitated youth provided by theIndian Red Cross Society.

31 Mar 2021

CSR InitiativesDawaibhi KadhaibhiAs the fight against the COVID19 pandemic is ongoing, Puducherry administration is striving to protect the health andwell-being of the people. As a part of this effort, Lt. Governor Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan presented 70,000 hand sanitizersdonated by Godrej.

31 Mar 2021

Gratitude | HappinessAt Pondicherry's - Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

Lt. GOVERNOR’s PETITION MONITORING SYSTEM

(LGPMS):

SOCIAL MEDIA:

CREATIVE MEDIA:

• Campaigns | Posts for National International days of the month.

• Constant - continuous - covid immunization messages.

• Creative edited videos for Online | Social Media.

• Weekly Media Plan

#MondayMedicalMantra #ThursdayThoughts

#PostcardsfromPuducherry - Friday.

#Saturdaystories from Raj Nivas.

#Highlightsoftheweek - Sunday

#TamilisaiSays - quotes from talks.

• Monthly report as a book

PRESS CONNECT:

• All events | interactions | announcements are instantly shared

with media - print , TV ,online .

• Feedback from Press reporting is a source for grievances and

people connect.

• National, regional papers are daily screened and important newsclips placed for information and review.

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