International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Goa, Cavelossim, South Goa
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Goa, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Cavelossim, South Goa 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 384.0 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 | Seva Parv 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Beach cleaning 2025 | ||
| Chief Guest | Mr. Dixon (Sarpanch Cavelossim , South Goa) | ||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 170 | Female | 232 |
| Length (m) | 3000 | Width (m) | 150 |
| Area (sq.m) | 450000 | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Semi Urban | Beach Usage | Tourism |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | Fishing Jetty | Close to River/Creek? | Yes |
| Close to Fishing Village? | Yes | Commercial Shop Available? | Yes |
Litter Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 205.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 52.0 |
| Glass | 110.0 |
| Paper | 15.0 |
| Rubber | 0.0 |
| ️ Metal | 0.0 |
| Wood | 0.0 |
| Medical Waste | 0.0 |
| Others | 2.0 |
| Total Litter | 384.0 |
| Remarks | Most of the litter was seen in the sand dune |
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