International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Kerala, Nattika Beach, Thrissur
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 Nattika Beach, Thrissur 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 130 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 310.0 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 | Inaguration ceremony | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The inaugural event was presided over by Er. Dinesh K. S., Environmental Engineer, Kerala State Pollution Control Board. The program was formally inaugurated by Sri. Prince V. S., President, Thrissur District Panchayat. Chief Guest Smt. Swathi Mohan Rathod IAS, Assistant Collector, Thrissur District, led the participants in taking the âÂÂClean Coast, Safe Seasâ pledge. The signature campaign against SUPs also witnessed enthusiastic participation. | ||
| Chief Guest | Chief Guest Smt. Swathi Mohan Rathod IAS, Assistant Collector, Thrissur District | ||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 60 | Female | 70 |
| Length (m) | 1000 | Width (m) | 70 |
| Area (sq.m) | 70000 | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Rural | Beach Usage | |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | Fishing Jetty | Close to River/Creek? | No |
| Close to Fishing Village? | Yes | Commercial Shop Available? | No |
Litter Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 3.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 96.0 |
| Glass | 41.0 |
| Paper | 46.0 |
| Rubber | 15.0 |
| ️ Metal | 16.0 |
| Wood | 25.0 |
| Medical Waste | 0.0 |
| Others | 70.0 |
| Total Litter | 310.0 |
| Remarks | Cloth - 20.5 kg is also added in other category |
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