Human Interest

Drishti Marine’s ‘Sagar Safar’ Relaunched to Boost Ocean Confidence and Strengthen Public Safety


Drishti Marine has revived its guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, offering daily sessions across six major Goa beaches to build ocean confidence, promote safety awareness and reduce drowning incidents.

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16 People, Including Five Foreign Tourists, Rescued from Drowning by Drishti Marine Over the Weekend


Sixteen people, including five foreign nationals, were rescued from drowning across Goa’s beaches and at Dudhsagar waterfalls over the weekend by Drishti Marine lifesavers, who also traced a missing child and administered first aid in two separate incidents.

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Goa Tourism Moves to Regulate and Standardize Water Sports Operations


In a key move to bring transparency and discipline to the water sports sector, Goa Tourism, under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte, has initiated steps towards uniform rate structures, kiosk branding, and stricter enforcement against unauthorized operations across the State's beaches.

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Goa Tourism Hands Over 20 Refurbished Public Toilets to Sulabh for Better Sanitation at Tourist Spots


The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has handed over 20 refurbished public toilet blocks across key tourist locations to Sulabh International for improved operations and maintenance. This move, aligned with the Swachh Bharat mission, aims to provide reliable, clean, and accessible sanitation facilities at Goa’s top tourist spots.

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Drishti Marine Lifesavers Deployed at 47 Locations Across Goa for Ganesh Visarjan Safety


To ensure safe immersion during Ganesh Chaturthi, Drishti Marine will deploy trained lifesavers at 47 immersion points, including 35 beaches and 12 inland water bodies across Goa. The teams will be present on key visarjan days to assist worshippers, guide rituals safely, and manage emergencies.