International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Butler Bay beach, Little 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 Butler Bay beach, Little 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 22 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 11.0 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 | A beach cleaning initiative was organized at Butler Bay Beach, Little Andaman under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, engaging staffs of Andaman Association of Tour Operators and PRI members. The activity focused on the collection and proper disposal of plastic waste, bottles, and other litter along the shoreline. | ||
| Chief Guest | |||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 20 | Female | 2 |
| Length (m) | 9.5 KM | Width (m) | 55 m |
| Area (sq.m) | NaN | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Rural | Beach Usage | tourism |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | -1 | Close to River/Creek? | Yes |
| Close to Fishing Village? | No | Commercial Shop Available? | No |
Litter Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 0.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 3.0 |
| Glass | 3.0 |
| Paper | 1.0 |
| Rubber | 0.0 |
| ️ Metal | 0.0 |
| Wood | 5.0 |
| Medical Waste | 0.0 |
| Others | 0.0 |
| Total Litter | 11.0 |
| Remarks |
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