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Odisha, Siali, Jagatsingpur

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 Siali, Jagatsingpur 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 402 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 280.0 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 Beach Cleanup 2025
Description	Organized a meeting for stakeholder awareness through a collaboration between the State Pollution Control Board, Paradeep Municipality and Jagatshinghpur Administration. Activities included. Participated Students and Professions of School, College, NGO, Local PR members in Beach cleaning
Chief Guest
Participants & Beach Length
Male	200	Female	202
Length (m)	1000	Width (m)	100
Area (sq.m)	100000
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	Tourism,Religious
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	-1	Close to River/Creek?	No
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	No