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Gujarat, Koliyaak Beach

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Koliyaak 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 219 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 3272.0 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	On International Coastal Clean-up Day 2025, the Gujarat Environmental Management Institute (GEMI) with the support of local government, non-government organizations, educational institutions, industries and communities organized a beach clean-up drive along the state as coastline to combat marine litter and promote environmental awareness. Volunteers from local communities, schools, industries, and government bodies actively participated, collecting plastic waste, fishing nets, bottles, and other debris for safe disposal and recycling. GEMI officials emphasized the ecological importance of clean beaches for fisheries, biodiversity, tourism, and climate resilience. The drive not only removed significant litter but also reinforced public commitment to responsible waste management and sustainable coastal conservation.
Chief Guest	Dr. B. N. Bhatt, IFS - Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), Bhavnagar
Participants & Beach Length
Male	129	Female	90
Length (m)	1200	Width (m)	50
Area (sq.m)	60000
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	-1	Close to River/Creek?	No
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	Yes

Litter Information

Category	Value
Fishing Nets	0.0
️ Plastic	200.0
Glass	0.0
Paper	57.0
Rubber	56.0
️ Metal	307.0
Wood	400.0
Medical Waste	20.0
Others	2232.0
Total Litter	3272.0
Remarks	Other include Idols (2099 kg) + cloths/fabric) (133 kg) = total 2232