Port Blair, June 8: Under the aegis of HQ Andaman and Nicobar Command, Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (A&N) along with units based in the region conducted Yoga sessions, Community Interaction Program (CIP) as well as Medical camps as part of run up to International Day of Yoga on 29 May 22.
In North Andaman, ICG District no. 9 (Diglipur), conducted special Community Interaction Program at RK Gram. The community interaction program was focused to educate fishermen about importance of carrying life-saving gears and firefighting equipment while venturing into sea. The demonstration of donning life jackets, procedure of using ‘Search and Rescue Transponder’ and practical demonstration of fire-fighting was undertaken. Additionally, fishermen were appraised regarding usage of DAT (Distress Alert Transponder) and SOS procedures for seeking assistance during emergency. The fishermen were informed about use of toll free number ‘1554’ for seeking Coast Guard assistance at sea. The fishermen were requested to maintain lookout for poachers and illegal immigrants and to act as ‘Eyes and Ears’ of Indian Coast Guard.
A ‘Medical Camp’ in association with Community Health Center (Diglipur) was also organised as part of this community interaction programme. The Chief Medical Officer of CHC (Diglipur) delivered lecture on ‘Prevention and Management of Tuberculosis’. As part of the camp, free of cost screening of villagers for non-communicable diseases was undertaken. Fisher folks were also provided first hand training on First Aid, Fracture Fixation and CPR procedure. A lecture on Yoga & its importance was delivered by yoga trainer from CHC (Diglipur).
At Port Blair, Coast Guard District Headquarters No.14, conducted yoga session in collaboration with “Art of Living” foundation, wherein yoga classes were conducted for all coast guard personnel. Mr. Krishna Rao of “Art of Living” foundation imparted the Yoga classes describing benefits of yoga in today’s sedentary life style. Special emphasis was laid on including yoga in daily fitness regime to ensure a healthy body and a health mind.
Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 10, in Nicobar Islands conducted Yoga sessions and Community interaction programme at B’Quarry beach on 30 May 22. Coast Guard personnel and local fishing community participated in the events with fervour. The various events were dedicated to development of a healthy and prosperous society in the region. Coast Guard conducted all the events as a run up to International Yoga Day in line with Coast guard motto of “Vayam Rakshamah – We Protect”. Coast Guard is committed to safer coast, sea and lives in service to the Nation.