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Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mundapahad Beach, south 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 Mundapahad Beach, south 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 29 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 19.0 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 CLEAN UP DRIVE
Description	As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was organized at Mundapahad Beach, South Andaman. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from staffs of Zoological Survey of India, students and faculty from Andaman Law College, students and officials from Department of Environment and Forests. The activity focused on collecting plastic bottles, Glass bottles, polythene bags, and other non-biodegradable wastes scattered along the shoreline along with logs and woods.
Chief Guest
Participants & Beach Length
Male	7	Female	22
Length (m)	2.2 Km	Width (m)	35 m
Area (sq.m)	NaN
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	tourism
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	-1	Close to River/Creek?	No
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	No

Event Information

Event Name

BEACH CLEAN UP DRIVE

Description

As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was organized at Mundapahad Beach, South Andaman. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from staffs of Zoological Survey of India, students and faculty from Andaman Law College, students and officials from Department of Environment and Forests. The activity focused on collecting plastic bottles, Glass bottles, polythene bags, and other non-biodegradable wastes scattered along the shoreline along with logs and woods.

Chief Guest

Participants & Beach Length

Male

Female

Length (m)

2.2 Km

Width (m)

35 m

Area (sq.m)

NaN

Beach Information

Situated In