Goa: Lifesavers, Volunteers Deploy at 57 Locations to Ensure Safety During Ganesh Idol Immersion

Panaji: The Goa administration will deploy lifesavers and volunteers at 57 locations across the state to ensure public safety during the immersion of Ganesh idols, an official said on Friday. The teams of lifesavers and volunteers appointed by a state agency, will be stationed at 45 beaches and 12 other ‘visarjan’ immersion sites to assist during the ritual said an official from the agency engaged by the state to save lives near the seafront.

Lifesavers to Assist in Rough Sea Conditions

“In some cases, where the sea conditions are rough, the lifesavers will offer to carry the idol into the deeper sections of the water for immersion after the ceremonial puja,” said Navin Awasthi, chief executive officer of Drishti Marine. The initiative aims to prevent accidents and ensure a smooth and safe process during the religious festivities.

(With PTI inputs)