NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAR 13
To commemorate the 75 years of Independence, a Special Community Interaction Programme was conducted by Coast Guard District Headquarters Number 1 in Porbandar and concurrently at seven different places — Subhash Nagar, Miyani, Navi-Bandar, Mangrol, Veraval, Navabandar and Jafarabad, on Friday, an ICG release said.
To commemorate 75 years of Independence, a Special Community Interaction Programme was held by Coast Guard District Headquarters No.1 on 12 Mar 21 concurrently at 07 places – Subhash Nagar, Miyani, Navi-Bandar, Mangrol, Veraval, Navabandar & Jafarabad. pic.twitter.com/PugFdTxjgG
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) March 13, 2021
The Special Community Interaction Programme was coordinated through the head of Fishing Communities, local Police, and local leaders. During the session, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) representatives reiterated the legacy of India’s freedom struggle. The Coast Guard team apprised the fishing community of the importance of Life raft, Life jacket, Lifebuoy and Distress Alert Transponders (DATs). The usage of Helo rescue strap was also demonstrated.
The session was concluded with a brief address by ICG representatives on the importance of unity in diversity and marking this day, Friday, March 12, 2021, as the commencement of the celebration of 75 years of Independence.