Port Blair, Oct 26: Indian Coast Guard conducted a special Community Interaction programme at Khari Basti, Middle Andaman in co-ordination with the Gram Panchayath, Baratang on 24 Oct 17. The interaction was aimed at sensitizing the locals about safety and security at sea as well as providing impetus to Govt of India flagship programmes ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’.
During the event the locals including fishermen were briefed about various safety precautions to be adhered whilst operating at sea including training and practical demonstration of safety and survival equipment including lifebuoys, helicopter rescue strop and distress alert transponders (DAT). The fishermen were advised to carry all lifesaving equipment, boat registration papers including individual biometric ID cards. The Fishermen were also advised to operate in groups/buddy system, so that they can help each other during distress situations and also inform Coast Guard/ Police authorities. They were sensitized for sharing any safety or security related information with Coast Guard and Police on helpline numbers 1554 and 1093 respectively.
In consonance with the Govt of India flagship programmes “Pradhan Mantri Vandna Yojna” launched under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan” the fishing populace were educated about eligibility pertaining to this scheme, necessary documents required for registration and the benefits to the pregnant women and lactating mothers were explained in details. The special emphasis was laid on the need for nutrition to mothers as well as daughters and the fundamental rights of women.
