SW IMM ING
A L I F E S AV I N G S K I L L
Deck by Chirag Jain
Partner at Turtle Puddle Swim School
AGENDA
To utilize Swimming Pools for
establishing Swim Schools for the people
of Surat, that will address the critical
issue of drowning by focusing on
promoting water safety, health & fitness,
and sports & fun…
PROBLEM
Drowning is the 3rd leading India witnesses over 70,000 People of Surat, due to
cause of unintentional injury drowning deaths annually, out increased exposure to water
death worldwide, accounting of which a large proportion bodies such as sea, rivers,
for 7% of all injury related occurring in urban areas due to lakes and swimming pools, are
deaths. increased access to water at higher risk of drowning,
bodies. while accessing these water
bodies.
In 2019, an estimated 2.36 lac people died from drowning worldwide. Globally, the highest drowning rates are among children, 1
to 4 years, followed by children 5 to 9 years. Drowning is one of the top 5 causes of death for people aged 1 to 14 years.
World Health Organization
Anyone can drown,
but no one should…
Drowning is Abrupt, Silent &
Shocking and often happens in just
a few seconds…
A small child slipping, an adult
feeling invincible after a few drinks,
one extra passenger on a boat,
hassle to put on the life jacket…
BAN ON BATHING IN 33 WATER BODIES ISSUED BY
SURAT POLICE COMMISSIONER - TOI’ JUNE-24
Surat: In the wake of many incidents of drowning across the state,
Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut issued a
notification banning bathing in 33 water bodies that fall under his
jurisdiction. Apart from lakes and canals, Gahlaut has banned
people from entering the sea at Dumas and Suvali beaches and on
the banks of Tapi river.
He has also asked people not to enter water bodies in Rander,
Sarthana, Hajira, Jahangirpura and Amroli. tnn
Is this the real solution???
Teaching
Swimming,
Water Safety
and
Safe Rescue Skills
LET US SEE THE IMPACT OF THIS SOLUTION
GLOBALLY!
Swim America (USA) runs over 900 swim schools across the US. These schools have significantly improved
swimming competency among children, thereby reducing the risk of drowning.
AUSTSWIM (Australia) runs over 1,200 accredited swim schools. The country’s comprehensive approach to swim
education has contributed to a notable decrease in drowning incidents.
New Zealand operates hundreds of swim schools nationwide and has observed a reduction in drowning rates
among school age children due to this proactive strategy.
Swim Safe (Bangladesh) implemented by the icddr,b and other partners, has taught over 500,000 children to swim.
The initiative has resulted in a substantial reduction in drowning rates in the region where it operates.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
To address high drowning rates, we propose establishing a
comprehensive SWIM SCHOOL focused on teaching essential
swimming skills, water safety, and safe rescue techniques across all
age groups. This proactive approach is strongly endorsed by the World
Health Organization (WHO) as one of the actions to prevent drowning.
What we have? What we want?
Market Ready Product Accessibility to the
Successful Operations Experience Olympic or Semi
Loyal Client Base Olympic Size Pool
Strong Demand
Efficient Team
