- The fisher folk were also briefed about fishing ban period from 01 June – 31 July 2023 and that only non-motorized boats were exempted from this ban
- As part of International Year of the Millet-2023, the fishermen community was also informed about how Millets have plethora of health benefits
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAY 14
In order to sensitise fishermen folk of Gujarat on safety and security at sea during the upcoming monsoon season, the Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North West), located at Gandhinagar, conducted Special Community Interaction Programmes (CIP) through its units in Gujarat.
The @IndianCoastGuard conducted series of community outreach progs on safety measures / #monsoon preparedness at #sea
Units under DHQ1 (Porbander) & DHQ15 (Okha) conducted Spl CIPs with zeal involving various stakeholders all along coastal villages & fishing hamlets of #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/o2lBe0Uk5p
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) May 10, 2023
“The two Coast Guard District Headquarters in the region i.e., CGDHQ-1 and CGDHQ-15 conducted 23 in number CIPs from end of April to 10 May 2023 at places like Tragadi, Bedi, Beyt Balapur, Ghogha, Jakhau, Miyani, Nani Bander, Porbander and other fishing hamlets across the Gujarat Coast. Other relevant stakeholders viz Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Department of Forest, Fisheries, Marine Police and Local Fishing Associations were also included towards this effort,” says a release.
#lifestyle for #environment#ICG Dist HQ (South #Gujarat) undertook activities towards Mission #life
LiFE centres set up at ICG Residential Area-Porbandar for collection of old clothes, #books & utensils for community contributions@CMOGuj@AjaybhattBJP4UK@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/et6na2j51H
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) May 12, 2023
The main focus of the event was to educate the fishermen about importance of carrying lifesaving gears or requisite documents while venturing into sea and were conducted in Gujarati and Hindi languages. Fishing community were also informed regarding Search and Rescue (SAR) Help Line Toll Free Number 1554 for seeking SAR assistance at sea, Carriage of Distress Alert Transmitter (DATs) for seeking ICG assistance and how to use IMD website on smartphones, the statement added.
Practical demonstrations were given about correct wearing of Life Jackets and correct usage of Lifebuoys, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and on dealing with adverse weather conditions. The fisher folk were also briefed about fishing ban period from 01 June – 31 July 2023 and that only non-motorized boats were exempted from this ban.
As part of International Year of the Millet-2023, the fishermen community was also informed about how Millets have plethora of health benefits and are also good for the environment, with low water input requirements.
