Rally to create coastal security awareness among fisherfolk

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The Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (NW), Gandhinagar is organising a Community Interaction programme Motorbike Rally to create coastal security awareness among the fishermen community in Gujarat.

The rally will kick-start on Monday in which Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy and Gujarat Marine Police are participating. The teams will educate and reiterate the coastal population on the issues related to marine safety and security of fishermen at sea to develop them as eyes and ears of the Maritime and Coastal security agencies.  The slogan of the motor cycle rally is “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING”.

The members of the rally will also highlight the role of fishing community in the coastal security and protection of marine environment. The entire route for the rally is divided into three legs each comprising ten members.

Porbandar, Madhavpur, Mangrol, Sutrapada (Veraval), Diu, Jaffrabad(Rajula), Alang and Bhavnagar(Gogha) are covered under leg-C where the Community Interaction Programme will be conducted with the fisher folks.

Daily Pioneer
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