“Project Thira” by ASAP Kerala was implemented with the assistance of Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited (Powergrid) – a corporate social responsibility initiative. The program has sponsored 20 students from the fishermen community in Trivandrum District of Kerala to participate in our transformative Dive Master course. This initiative is designed to provide these young talents with the necessary skills for a sustainable and rewarding vocation in open water diving, with a total project investment of nearly ₹20 lakhs.
The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Anu Kumari IAS (District Collector of Trivandrum), in the presence of Smt. Reshma (HR Officer, Powergrid), Shri. Rajesh T A (Assistant Director of Fisheries Directorate), Shri. Panayadima John (Ward Councillor), and Commander Vinod Sankar (Head of Funding Dept, ASAP Kerala), whose support and encouragement underscored the importance of empowering communities through education and skill development.
A tripartite agreement was signed between the Directorate of Fisheries, Powergrid Corporation & ASAP Kerala to implement the project.
Special thanks to Kairali News, Times of India, Akshaya news Kerala, The Indian State, and PRD Live for featuring this impactful initiative.