Cordoning off risk-prone areas along beaches, deployment of (AI) systems to monitor risk-prone zones, increasing awareness about safe swimming practices are some of the measures that are being rolled out to enhance beach safety. A paw squad, trained dogs will also assist in lifesaving measures.
The state-appointed lifeguarding agency will start with closure of risk-prone stretches and Swim with Lifesavers initiative in phase I. It is also readying a paw squad, to aid lifesavers in rescue and beach safety operations.
Swim with Lifesavers was launched in 2021 to create awareness about safe swimming and offer tips. The idea, he said, was to also encourage enthusiasts to respect the sea. A 60-minute programme offers a guided swim session which is open to all. Aurus is a self-driving robot while the AI-powered monitoring system, Triton, will augment life-saving capabilities on beaches