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Odisha, Pir-Jahania, Puri

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 Pir-Jahania, Puri 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 402.0 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 Clean-Up day 2025 at Pira Jahania
Description	Beach cleaning program on the occasion of International Coastal Clean Day 2025
Chief Guest	Dibakar Chhatoi, representative MP Jagatsinghpur, Drujaya Mishra, Vice-Chairman Astarang, Khirado Kandi, Sarapanch Chhurian, Rama Chandra Kandi, Sarapanch Astarang, Bimbadhar Biswal, Nominee
Participants & Beach Length
Male	250	Female	100
Length (m)	1000	Width (m)	200
Area (sq.m)	200000
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	Fishing Jetty	Close to River/Creek?	Yes
Close to Fishing Village?	Yes	Commercial Shop Available?	Yes

Event Information

Event Name

International Coastal Clean-Up day 2025 at Pira Jahania

Description

Beach cleaning program on the occasion of International Coastal Clean Day 2025

Chief Guest

Dibakar Chhatoi, representative MP Jagatsinghpur, Drujaya Mishra, Vice-Chairman Astarang, Khirado Kandi, Sarapanch Chhurian, Rama Chandra Kandi, Sarapanch Astarang, Bimbadhar Biswal, Nominee

Participants & Beach Length

Male

250

Female

100

Length (m)

1000

Width (m)

200

Area (sq.m)

200000

Beach Information