The Rotary Club of Port Blair NextGen has formally inducted its new leadership team for the Rotary year 2025–26 during a ceremony held at Fortune Resort Bay Island. The event was attended by senior Rotarians, community leaders, and invited guests, marking a renewed commitment to service, youth engagement, and social development across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Shyamal Chowdhury has taken charge as President, with Rajendra Kumar Dixit appointed as Secretary. The new team outlined its vision for the year, focusing on inclusive service projects, youth-led initiatives, and strategic partnerships with local institutions. President Chowdhury emphasized the club’s mission to drive sustainable programs in education, health, and environmental awareness.
District Governor Ramendu Homchaudhuri (RID 3291) congratulated the incoming team and encouraged members to uphold Rotary’s values of fellowship and service above self. Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo also extended his support, highlighting the global significance of youth-driven clubs like NextGen.
Key priorities for the 2025–26 term include coastal clean-up campaigns, digital literacy workshops for schoolchildren, blood donation drives, and leadership development programs for Rotaractors. The club also plans to strengthen its ties with Rotary chapters across South Asia.
The installation ceremony concluded with a cultural performance by local youth and a pledge to uphold Rotary’s mission of creating lasting change in the community and beyond.
