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West Bengal, Mandarmani, Purba Medinipur

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Mandarmani, Purba Medinipur 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 143 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 193.0 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	Mandarmoni Beach Cleaning
Description	The Beach has been cleaned on 20.09.2025 by VBDCP Team, SHG Members, Local People, Fishermen, Gram Panchayt Members & Officials, Block level Officers & Officials, Hoteliars Association, Local Clubs and others.
Chief Guest	Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai Sub-Division, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Participants & Beach Length
Male	95	Female	48
Length (m)	2000	Width (m)	25
Area (sq.m)	50000
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	Tourism,Fishing,Religious
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	75.0
️ Plastic	26.0
Glass	12.0
Paper	8.0
Rubber	4.0
️ Metal	15.0
Wood	43.0
Medical Waste	0.0
Others	10.0
Total Litter	193.0
Remarks	All the litters has been sent to the nearby SWM Unit.