BHOJPUR HOLDS SAFE SWIMMING TRAINING FOR FLOOD PREPAREDNESS

ARA (RNI) Under the guidance of Bhojpur District Magistrate, a safe swimming training program was held in Bihia block to equip youths and schoolchildren in flood-prone areas with water safety skills, swimming basics, and emergency self-defense techniques.

Conducted under SDRF and local trainers’ supervision, participants learned safe swimming methods, water balance techniques, and proper use of rescue equipment like life jackets, tubes, and ropes, which were demonstrated during the session. Bihia block officer, panchayat representatives, school teachers, and local leaders attended, praising the initiative as a vital step in community-level flood preparedness. The district administration plans to expand such programs to other blocks, ensuring more people are equipped to respond safely and effectively during floods.