- It sensitizes fishermen on importance of carriage of lifesaving appliances and equipment, sustainable fishing, preventing marine litter, basic first aid techniques, survival techniques and use of technology in marine safety
- The IMD representative briefes the fishing community about the forthcoming monsoon and various signs of cyclonic weather
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, APR 29
The Indian Coast Guard regularly conducts Community Interaction with fishing community as fishermen, being eyes and ears of Coast Guard, play an important role in coastal security mechanism. In order to strengthen the bond with fishing community, the ICG conducted a Special Community Interaction programme and safety instructions for fishermen, at Mori Bandar, Okha on Friday.
“The Indian Coast Guard conducted a special Community Interaction Program (CIP) on Friday with members of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Wildlife Trust department, Fisheries department, owners and local fishermen at Mori Bandar, Okha to sensitize fishermen not to operate Fishing Boats across International Maritime Border and not to carry out fishing in No Fishing Zone. The CIP was also aimed to create awareness amongst fishermen community about safety of life and property at sea,” says a release.
During the interaction, fishermen were sensitized on importance of carriage of lifesaving appliances and equipment, sustainable fishing, preventing marine litter, basic first aid techniques, survival techniques and use of technology in marine safety.
The IMD representative briefed the fishing community about the forthcoming monsoon and various signs of cyclonic weather. Local populace were also briefed about uses of millets (Shree Anna).
Government of India and the Indian Coast Guard initiatives on fishermen safety and security, including integration of fishing community in coastal security architecture was also discussed.
