Core Viewpoint - The initiative in Wenshan Prefecture aims to reduce drowning incidents among rural youth by providing safe swimming facilities and teaching swimming skills, transitioning from a prohibition-based approach to a more proactive and educational one [2][5][8]. Group 1: Project Implementation - The "One Town, One Swimming Pool" project was launched in 2023, with a goal to construct swimming pools in every town, supported by a funding model that includes state subsidies, local contributions, and social donations [3][8]. - A total investment of 28.27 million yuan is planned to build 107 swimming pools by the end of 2024, achieving full coverage in the prefecture [3][8]. - The pools are designed with a standard size of 25m x 14m, with 64 fixed and 43 movable pools constructed to accommodate local conditions [3][8]. Group 2: Educational and Safety Measures - Swimming pools are equipped with purification and monitoring systems to ensure water quality, and training programs for teachers have been established to enhance swimming instruction and safety awareness [4][5]. - Over 1,000 teachers have participated in swimming skill enhancement and drowning prevention training, with 755 receiving certification to ensure qualified instructors are available at each school [4][5]. - Swimming has been integrated into the physical education curriculum, with regular classes aimed at improving skills and teaching drowning prevention [4][5]. Group 3: Impact and Results - The establishment of swimming pools has significantly reduced drowning incidents, with reported cases and fatalities dropping by 50% and 63.15% in 2023 compared to 2022, and further reductions of 83.33% and 85.71% projected for 2024 [7][8]. - The initiative has fostered a growing interest in swimming among students, with local competitions encouraging participation and talent development [8]. - Plans for 2025 include the construction of 10 additional fixed swimming pools and improvements to existing facilities to enhance service quality and safety [8].