Kerala’s fisherfolk 'army' gets valuable rescue lessons from NIWS Goa

Why in news

The Kerala Fisheries department is funding a training program at the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa to equip 900 fisherfolk with disaster response and rescue skills.

Background

The initiative targets 900 fish workers from Kerala for training in disaster response and rescue techniques. Training modules include mock rescues, CPR, and boat riding skills for potential employment in adventure tourism.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyNIWS: National Institute of Water Sports is located in Goa
• FactThe Kerala Fisheries department is funding the training of 900 fish workers
• FactTraining includes practical skills such as CPR and mock rescues

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of community-based disaster management and skill diversification for coastal and fishing communities in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Livelihood diversification: Transitioning traditional fishing skills into adventure tourism to mitigate seasonal unemployment
• Community resilience: Leveraging local knowledge of coastal geography for rapid-response disaster management

Keywords: Community-based disaster management · Livelihood diversification · Skill development · Coastal resilience · Disaster response

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