HBA Foundation Launches Nationwide Drowning Prevention Campaign on World Drowning Prevention Day
A Tribute to Advaitha Verma
In a poignant homage to a young life lost, the Hemant Bala Advaitha (HBA) Foundation is set to initiate a nationwide Drowning Prevention Awareness Campaign on July 25, 2025, aligning with the United Nations-recognized World Drowning Prevention Day. This campaign is dedicated to the memory of Advaitha Verma, an 18-year-old musical talent and Symbiosis student who tragically drowned in Pawna Lake, Lonavala, on June 23, 2024.
Turning Grief into Action
Advaitha’s untimely passing marked a significant turning point for his parents, Sudesh Verma and Renu Kaul Verma, who transformed their sorrow into a lifelong commitment to educate the public about drowning prevention. Their goal is to save lives by raising awareness. While Pawna Lake and other picturesque lakes in Lonavala may seem serene, their deceptive calm conceals perilous dangers that have claimed many young lives, including that of Advaitha.
A Call for Solidarity
Sudesh and Renu Kaul Verma have channeled their profound loss into a mission to save others. Sudesh stated, “With every drowning, our society must rise like a symphony—not in silence, but in solidarity.” Renu added, “Each life saved will honor Advaitha and countless others whose aspirations were cut short by preventable accidents.”
Introducing the Symphony Music Award 2025
A Symphony Music Award 2025: Music With A Mission
To engage the youth and amplify the campaign’s message, the HBA Foundation is launching a national singing competition titled Advaitha: A Symphony Music Award 2025. This contest aims to harness Advaitha’s love for music as a means of promoting awareness and inspiring change.
Event Details
Event Details
- Finale: September 2025 (Date and venue to be announced)
- Entry Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Format: MP4 video submission
- Eligibility: Indian teen vocalists aged 15–19
- Special Invite: Members of Encore Symbiosis (Advaitha’s musical group) within the eligible age group
Participation Guidelines
How To Participate?
The HBA Foundation encourages schools, colleges, music academies, and youth organizations nationwide to join, promote, and support this initiative. Media outlets, influencers, and civil society groups are invited to help spread the message to ensure that no family has to suffer such a loss in silence. Renu Kaul Verma emphasized, “This is more than a competition—it’s a call to save lives. Let Advaitha’s voice resonate through every participant, and let music serve as our collective message of prevention and hope.”
To register or support the campaign, visit:
🌐 www.advaithasymphony.com
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