20th September 2025
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Rishikonda, Beach Beach on 20th September 2025. The initiative was part of the “Seva Parv” campaign, commemorating International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) 2025.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about marine pollution, coastal conservation, and the urgent need for sustainable environmental practices. The event drew enthusiastic participation from local communities, school children, representatives of local self-governments, government officials, environmental organizations, and educational institutions.
A total of 197 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 10.0 kg of marine litter and waste. The debris primarily consisted of plastic materials and discarded fishing nets, glass and rubber items etc.
Alongside the clean-up, the event also featured public awareness activities and community engagement programmes. The drive concluded with all participants taking the Green Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable living.
| Event Information | |||
| Event Name | International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Students from Sun International College of Hotel Management, Representatives from Hotels, NCC Cadets, Coast Guard Police, Coromandal Representatives, Pollution Control Board officers, local tourists and beach users were participated in the event | ||
| Chief Guest | Deputy Collector & District Tourism Officer, and EE, Pollution Control Board, Visakhapatnam | ||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 144 | Female | 53 |
| Length (m) | 800 | Width (m) | 40 |
| Area (sq.m) | 32000 | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Urban Beach | Beach Usage | Tourism,Fishing,Religious |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | Harbour | Close to River/Creek? | No |
| Close to Fishing Village? | Yes | Commercial Shop Available? | Yes |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 2.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 2.0 |
| Glass | 2.0 |
| Paper | 0.0 |
| Rubber | 2.0 |
| ️ Metal | 0.0 |
| Wood | 1.0 |
| Medical Waste | 1.0 |
| Others | 1.0 |
| Total Litter | 10.0 |
| Remarks | Litter counted basing on the exclusive clean up program conduct at Rushikonda Blue Flag Beach |