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Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Baludera beach, Baratang

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Baludera beach, Baratang 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 40 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 5.0 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.

Event Information
Event Name	Beach Cleaning
Description	As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was organized at Baludera Beach, Baratang on 20th September 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from school students, teachers, local community members, forest department staff, and volunteers from civil society organizations. Participants collected a wide range of litter including plastic bottles, polythene bags, discarded fishing nets, glass pieces, food wrappers, and other non-biodegradable waste.
Chief Guest
Participants & Beach Length
Male	20	Female	20
Length (m)	2.5 Km	Width (m)	9000
Area (sq.m)	NaN
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	fishing
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	Harbour	Close to River/Creek?	Yes
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	No

Event Information

Event Name

Beach Cleaning

Description

As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was organized at Baludera Beach, Baratang on 20th September 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from school students, teachers, local community members, forest department staff, and volunteers from civil society organizations. Participants collected a wide range of litter including plastic bottles, polythene bags, discarded fishing nets, glass pieces, food wrappers, and other non-biodegradable waste.

Chief Guest

Participants & Beach Length

Male

Female

Length (m)

2.5 Km

Width (m)

9000

Area (sq.m)

NaN

Beach Information

Situated In