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Odisha, Sonapur beach

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Sonapur 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 200 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 55.0 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 Costal Clean- up Day
Description	Awareness Campaign on Beach Cleaning and Costal Conservation Activities
Chief Guest
Participants & Beach Length
Male	120	Female	80
Length (m)	200 mtrs	Width (m)	60 mtrs
Area (sq.m)	NaN
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	tourism
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	Harbour	Close to River/Creek?	Yes
Close to Fishing Village?	Yes	Commercial Shop Available?	Yes

Event Information

Event Name

International Costal Clean- up Day

Description

Awareness Campaign on Beach Cleaning and Costal Conservation Activities

Chief Guest

Participants & Beach Length

Male

120

Female

Length (m)

200 mtrs