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Andaman & Nicobar Islands, North Wandoor beach, DCF(Wildlife)

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 North Wandoor beach, DCF(Wildlife) 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 20 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 17.0 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	Under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was undertaken at North Wandoor, South Andaman. The programme witnessed the active participation of Scientists, Scientific staff, scholars, from Zoological Survey of India and researchers from ANET, together with staff from the Department of Environment and Forests and local community. The activity primarily focused on the removal of plastic waste and bottles, rubber, medical waste, and wood while reinforcing the importance of cleanliness, responsible tourism, and coastal conservation.
Chief Guest
Participants & Beach Length
Male	12	Female	8
Length (m)	3 KM	Width (m)	30 m
Area (sq.m)	NaN
Beach Information
Situated In	Rural	Beach Usage	tourism,fishing
Beach Type	Sandy
Near Harbour/Jetty	Fishing Jetty	Close to River/Creek?	No
Close to Fishing Village?	No	Commercial Shop Available?	No

Event Information

Event Name

BEACH CLEANING

Description

Under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, a beach cleaning drive was undertaken at North Wandoor, South Andaman. The programme witnessed the active participation of Scientists, Scientific staff, scholars, from Zoological Survey of India and researchers from ANET, together with staff from the Department of Environment and Forests and local community. The activity primarily focused on the removal of plastic waste and bottles, rubber, medical waste, and wood while reinforcing the importance of cleanliness, responsible tourism, and coastal conservation.

Chief Guest

Participants & Beach Length

Male

Female

Length (m)

3 KM

Width (m)

30 m

Area (sq.m)

NaN

Beach Information

Situated In

Rural

Beach Usage

tourism,fishing

Beach Type

Sandy

Near Harbour/Jetty

Fishing Jetty

Close to River/Creek?

Close to Fishing Village?

Commercial Shop Available?

Litter Information

Category	Value
Fishing Nets	1.0
️ Plastic	4.0
Glass	10.0
Paper	1.0
Rubber	0.0
️ Metal	0.0
Wood	1.0
Medical Waste	0.0
Others	0.0
Total Litter	17.0
Remarks	Traces of medical waste were found.