International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Andhra Pradesh, NTR Beach, Kakinada District
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 NTR Beach, Kakinada District 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 350 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 500.0 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.
Beach Data
| Event Information | |||
| Event Name | International Coastal Clean Up day - 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | A community-driven beach cleaning programme aimed at promoting environmental protection, cleanliness, and awareness among the public. Volunteers, students, and officials will participate to collect plastic, debris, and other waste from the beach area. | ||
| Chief Guest | Sri N. Kishore Kumar, NGO, President of All is Well, Kakinada | ||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 290 | Female | 60 |
| Length (m) | 1,200 | Width (m) | 70 |
| Area (sq.m) | 84,000 | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Rural | Beach Usage | |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | Harbour | Close to River/Creek? | No |
| Close to Fishing Village? | Yes | Commercial Shop Available? | No |
Litter Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 51.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 255.0 |
| Glass | 41.0 |
| Paper | 34.0 |
| Rubber | 27.0 |
| ️ Metal | 24.0 |
| Wood | 34.0 |
| Medical Waste | 1.0 |
| Others | 33.0 |
| Total Litter | 500.0 |
| Remarks | During the collection drive, a total of 500 kg of litter was collected, properly segregated for recycling and disposal. The breakdown of the collected waste is as follows: Plastics â 255 kg, Fishing litter â 51 kg, Glass â 41 kg, Paper â 34 kg, Wood â 34 kg, Rubber â 27 kg, Metal â 24 kg, and Medical waste â 1 kg and other -33 kg. All waste types were handled responsibly, ensuring proper segregation for effective recycling and safe disposal. |
Pre beach cleaning photo.jpeg
Pledge photo.jpeg
Awareness programme.jpeg
Youth connect.jpg
Plantation Drive.jpg
Plantation.jpeg
Beach Cleaning.jpeg