International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Raman Bagicha, Middle Andaman
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 Raman Bagicha, Middle Andaman 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 25 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 8.0 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 | Beach Cleaning | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | s part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was conducted at Raman Bagicha, Rangat Bay on 20th September 2025, in collaboration with the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) and PRI members. The event brought together school students, college youth, members of AATO, local community representatives, and volunteers, who actively participated in the cleanup. Large quantities of plastic bottles, polythene bags, glass pieces, fishing nets, styrofoam, food wrappers, and other debris were collected and systematically segregated. The drive highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in preserving coastal habitats and promoting sustainable tourism practices in the Andaman Islands. | ||
| Chief Guest | |||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 10 | Female | 15 |
| Length (m) | 2 Km | Width (m) | 20 |
| Area (sq.m) | NaN | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Rural | Beach Usage | Fishing |
| 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 | 1.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 2.0 |
| Glass | 1.0 |
| Paper | 0.0 |
| Rubber | 0.0 |
| ️ Metal | 0.0 |
| Wood | 4.0 |
| Medical Waste | 0.0 |
| Others | 0.0 |
| Total Litter | 8.0 |
| Remarks |
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