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Kerala, Chal beach

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Kerala, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Chal 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 344 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 331.0 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	International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025
Chief Guest	Ehteda Musafir IAS Assistant Collector, Kannur
Participants & Beach Length
Male	158	Female	186
Length (m)	1 km	Width (m)	40 meter
Area (sq.m)	NaN
Beach Information
Situated In	Semi Urban	Beach Usage	Tourism
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	-1	Close to River/Creek?	No
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	No