Minister Abdurahiman Inaugurates Shradha: Safe Hands, Life-Saving Training Led by MLA Muhammed Muhassin in Pattambi

Palakkad, Kerala: Minister for Sports V. Abdurahiman recently inaugurated ‘The Shradha: Safe Hands’ life-saving training programme at the S.N.G.S. College Auditorium, Pattambi.  The event was held last week as part of the ambitious initiative, undertaken by Pattambi MLA Muhammed Muhassin, which aims to train citizens in scientific life-saving techniques and realise the vision of “A Life Saver in Every Family.”

The programme was organised under ‘Shradha’ , in line with the Kerala Government’s Hridayapoorvam Campaign, and conducted in association with Aster Medcity, Kochi. It focuses on enhancing community preparedness for medical emergencies through training in CPR, first aid, and emergency response.

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The program envisions equipping every household in Pattambi with life-saving skills. Supported by Aster Medcity’s medical team, it combines scientific training, public awareness, and community participation to build a safer, more compassionate, and better-prepared society.

In his inaugural address, Minister V. Abdurahiman emphasised that only scientifically trained individuals can effectively save lives during emergencies such as cardiac arrest or accidents. “Incomplete or incorrect knowledge can sometimes cause more harm than good,” he said. The Safe Hands initiative, he added, will empower the public with proper life-saving skills and build a network of trained responders across communities.

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Presiding over the function, MLA Muhammed Muhassin underlined the importance of creating a health-aware and socially responsible society. “The goal is to make Pattambi a model constituency in life-saving preparedness, where every family has at least one trained person ready to act during emergencies,” he said.

The event began with a welcome address by Smt. O. Lakshmikutty, Chairperson of the Pattambi Municipality. Dr. Rosh T.V., District Medical Officer (Health), presented an overview of the Hridayapoorvam project, while Dr. Johnson Varghese, Head and Lead Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Aster Medcity, Kochi, led the technical session demonstrating CPR and other emergency life-support methods.

The event was graced by several dignitaries and representatives from various sectors.