Kumar Olake and Kumar Deepak (Eraph) were felicitated at Raj Niwas by Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, for passing out CBSE tenth class.
They scored 76 per cent and 60 per cent marks respectively.
Another 19-year-old boy, Kumar B A Kishen Singh (Biyae), was also given an award by the Lt Governor for successfully completing one year training programme in Welder (G&E) trade from ITI, Dollygunj, officials sources said.
They were also given cash awards of Rs 5,000 each for academic/vocational achievements.
Expressing happiness over the achievements of the Great Andamanese boys, Lt Gen Singh congratulated the parents, schools and teachers who helped the boys to achieve the milestones.
He also assured assistance from the administration for the uplift of the Great Andamanese population in the islands.
