- As part of International Year of the Millet-2023, the fishermen community was apprised to include millets in daily meals and its health benefits.
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAY 10
The Coast Guard District Headquarters No 15 (North Gujarat) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a Special Community Interaction Programme (CIP) at RK Bandar, Okha on Monday.
Hand to hand with fishing community @IndiaCoastGuard Dist HQ 15 conducted Spl Community Interaction Prog for #monsoon preparedness at RK Bandar, Okha on 08 May 23
Safety checks, #information on cyclonic formations, lifesaving eqpt & SAR Toll free nos were told@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/IC4ieqZAyg
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) May 8, 2023
It was attended by representatives of Fisheries Department, Forest Department, Indian Meteorological Department, Marine Police Okha and Fisheries association members. The aim of the CIP was to create awareness amongst fishermen community about safety of life and property at sea during monsoon.
Despite inclement weather & challenging conditions, two IAF helicopters airlifted a mother and her child in a critical medical condition, from Dibling village in Zanskar Valley to Leh #Ladakh. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam pic.twitter.com/Y1cJDtlsvB
— Western Air Command, IAF (@hqwaciaf) May 9, 2023
The event witnessed an active participation of approximately 80 fishermen which was conducted in Gujarati and Hindi language. The Programme aimed to educate the fishermen about the importance of carrying valid documents, Online Token Management System and carriage of lifesaving gears while venturing into sea. Further, IMD representative briefed the fishing community about the forthcoming monsoon and various signs of cyclonic weather.
Practical demonstrations were undertaken on donning of Life Jackets, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and correct usage of Lifebuoys. Fishing community were also informed regarding Search and Rescue (SAR) Helpline Toll Free Number 1554 for seeking SAR assistance at sea.
As part of International Year of the Millet-2023, the fishermen community was apprised to include millets in daily meals and its health benefits.