SAREX-2022: 10th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-22 conducted in Chennai

31 August 2022
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SAREX-2022: 10th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-22 conducted in Chennai

The 10th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise SAREX-22 was carried out by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Chennai. Along with other organisations and foreign participants, the chief of the Indian Coast Guard, VS Pathania, assessed the exercise “SAREX-2022.” In an emergency, ICG Dornier aircraft demonstrated to viewers how to rescue passengers from ships and aeroplanes.

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SAREX-2022: Key Points

• ICG Dornier aircraft showed viewers how to rescue people from ships and aeroplanes in an emergency.
• Ajay Kumar, the Defence Secretary of the Government of India, officially launched the 10th iteration of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-22).
• The Indian Coast Guard, the key maritime SAR coordinating agency for the Indian Search & Rescue Region (ISRR), is hosting the two-day SAREX-2022 exercise that is carried out under the auspices of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB).

SAREX-2022: About

The subject of the biennial exercise this year is “Capacity Building Towards Marine Passenger Safety,” which represents the resolve and dedication of the NMSARB and other stakeholder organisations to offer assistance during major emergencies both within and outside of our ISSR.

SAREX-2022: Attendees:

• 24 foreign observers from 16 friendly foreign nations are present in addition to the 51 participation from national Maritime SAR stakeholders for SAREX-2022.
• SAREX-22 will take place over two days (August 27 and 28) and will verify the SOPs and best practices for carrying out a mass rescue operation (MRO).

AFI and HSBC India collaborate to support future female athletes

31 August 2022
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AFI and HSBC India collaborate to support future female athletes

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced its collaboration with HSBC India in order to support Indian women athletes, particularly the young ones. Under the terms of the cooperation, talented girls will be chosen from the Under-14 and Under-16 National Inter District Championships and trained to compete on a worldwide scale.

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Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and HSBC India collaborate: Key Points

• Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President Adille Sumariwalla promised that “special coaching camps would be set up for the selected athletes and all their needs would be taken care of.”
• Hitendra Dave, general manager and CEO of HSBC India, said: “We are eager to encourage our female athletes. By providing them with access to training and tools of a high international standard, we hope to support their efforts.”

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and HSBC India collaborate: Attendees

• Anju Bobby George, the first medalist for India in the World Athletics Championships
• Priyanka Goswami
• Annu Rani
• Hima Das, the silver medalist in the 400-meter race at the Asian Games.

Jhansi BJP MP Anurag Sharma Elected As World Body CPA Treasurer

31 August 2022
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Jhansi BJP MP Anurag Sharma Elected As World Body CPA Treasurer

Member of Parliament from the Jhansi-Lalitpur parliamentary constituency, Anurag Sharma has been elected as the International Treasurer of the Parliamentary Association Conference (CPA) at the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference in Halifax, Canada. He will now be on the main Executive Council. The election of Sharma made him the second Indian office-bearer in the world’s largest and oldest International Parliamentary Association. His election also meant one more seat was added to India in the CPA, taking the total Indian tally to four executive representatives now.

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Role of Anurag Sharma:

Sharma will be handling annual funding of millions of pounds and the trust funds, ensuring their smooth and effective utilization. He is all set to add that extra mile of ROI (return on investment) and showcase the Indian effectiveness of India in this global responsibility.

About the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association:

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was founded in 1911 and links parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from over 180 national, state, provincial and territorial parliaments and legislatures from 55 countries of the Commonwealth through its network. Its mission is to promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance, youth engagement in democracy, gender equality and equal representation.