PM Modi Commends Kerala's Saji Valasseril for Promoting Swimming and Water Safety
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi praises Kerala's Saji Valasseril's efforts
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During the 134th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Saji Valasseril, a swimming instructor from Aluva, Kerala, for his dedication to promoting swimming and water safety. Valasseril has trained over 15,000 individuals, including specially-abled children, following a personal tragedy that inspired his mission.
- 01Saji Valasseril runs a swimming club in Aluva, Kerala, where over 15,000 people have learned to swim.
- 02His initiative was inspired by a tragic boat accident that claimed students' lives, prompting him to promote swimming skills for safety.
- 03Valasseril's training program includes a structured five-point syllabus focusing on essential swimming techniques and safety measures.
- 04Participants pay a nominal fee of ₹100 for safety arrangements, which include rescue boats and ambulances on standby.
- 05PM Modi emphasized that meaningful social service can stem from good intent and consistent effort, rather than substantial resources.
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In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Saji Valasseril, a swimming instructor from Aluva in Kerala, for his impactful work in promoting swimming and water safety. Valasseril has trained over 15,000 individuals, including specially-abled children, through his swimming club, which he established following a tragic boat accident that highlighted the need for swimming skills to prevent such incidents. His structured training program spans over 15 years and includes essential swimming techniques and safety measures, with rescue boats and ambulances available during sessions. Modi noted that Valasseril's journey illustrates how social service can be achieved through determination and intent, rather than financial resources. Valasseril's efforts have significantly raised awareness about water safety and drowning prevention in the region.
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Valasseril's initiative has significantly improved swimming skills and water safety awareness in the Aluva region.
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