13-year old Deaf and Dumb Boy Becomes India's Youngest Scuba Diver

A 13-year old deaf and dumb boy from Andaman and Nicobar islands has become India's youngest scuba diver.

Gaurav Baidya became the youngest scuba diver when he received the Pacific Area Diving Institute (PADI) certificate, the international scuba body certificate, after successfully demonstrating all skills required to become a 'PADI' open water scuba diver.

Gaurav was given the PADI certificate by S R Mehta, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Environment and Forest Secretary of A and N administration at a valedictory function yesterday.