International Beach Cleanup Activity
20th September 2025
Karnataka, Rabindranath Tagore Beach, Karwar
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, organized a large-scale Beach Cleaning Drive at Rabindranath Tagore Beach, Karwar 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 283 volunteers took part in the clean-up, collecting nearly 476.0 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 | INTERNATIONAL BEACH CLEAN UP DAY (SEVA PARV-2025) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | International Coastal Cleanup Day (Seva Parva-2025) program was observed at Ravindranath Tagore beach, Karwar, on 20-09-2025 under the auspice of Regional Director (Environment), Forest Ecology & Environment department, Karwar. Details of Minute to minute programme as below Time Event Convenor 7.30 am Arrival of guests on the Dias 7.35 am Welcome address Sri. Kiran M., RFO, Marine Ecosystem, Karwar 7.45 Key note address Sri Praveen Kumar Basrur, KFS, DCF & Regional Director, Karwar 7.50 Inauguration of campaign by watering the plant Sri Deepan M N , IPS, SP, Karwar & other dignitaries 8.00 Inaugural address Sri Deepan M N , IPS, SP, Karwar 8.15 Address by dignitaries 1. Sri Ravishankar, IFS, DCF, Karwar 2. Sri Sajid Ahmed MUlla, KAS, Addl. DC, Karwar 3. Sri Rajesh Kumar, AC, Nodal Officer, MoEF, New Delhi 4. Dr. Dileesh Sasi, IAS, CEO, ZP, Karwar 5. Sri Manjunath Navi, DCF, SF, Karwar 6. Smt. Asha, Dy Director, Mines & Geology, Karwar 8.45 Distribution of prizes to winners of painting and quiz competition By dignitaries on the Dias 8.55 Taking Pledge on ICCD-2025 All participants & volunteers 9.00 Vote of thanks Sri Gajanan Naik, RFO, Karwar 9.15 to 10.00 Beach cleaning drive All participants and volunteers 10.00-10.10 Planting of saplings- âek ped maa ke naamâ program Dignitaries on Dias 10.10 to 10.30 Refreshments All participants and volunteers College students, teachers, fishermen, Coastal Security Police officers and staff, City Municipal staff, and the general public participated in the event. A pledge was administered to everyone present. The President of the event, Shri Ravishankar (I.F.S.), Deputy Conservator of Forests, Karwar addressed the gathering about the need to keep seashores free from garbage and pollution and to prevent the adverse effects of plastic on marine life. Details of debris collected Sl. No. Particulars KG weight 1 Fishing nets 70.00 2 Plastic 180.00 3 Glass 20.00 4 Paper 25.00 5 Rubber 20.00 6 Medical waste 2.00 7 Others 76.00 Total 476.00 Abstract of participants: Sl.No. Participate in programme Male Female 1 Dignitaries 06 01 2 Officers & Staff 30 02 3. Coastal Security Police Officers & Staff 10 02 4 City Muncipal Staff 02 14 5 Fishermans 48 02 6 Shivaji B.ED.College Students & Principal 20 41 7 Govt Arts & Science College students 06 44 8 Divekar Commerce College students 30 25 Total 152 131 Grand Total 283 (Excluding general public who have not registered at the venue) ï¼ t- shirts and caps distributed to all the 283 participants ï¼ refreshments provided to all the 283 participants ï¼ Enerzal electrolyte drink was provided to all the 250 participants (Sponsored by FDC limited, Mumbai) ï¼ Track suits (bearing the logo of Seva parv) was distributed to dignitaries and esteemed guests ï¼ Debris collected were disposed off by city municipal council staff ï¼ Ambulance service was kept ready (courtesy: Karwar Institurte of medicial sciences, Karwar) ï¼ Media coverage was done by Dy. Director of News and Broadcasting, Karwar ï¼ Parking, lavatories, and other logistics provided at Timmakka Tree park by Territorial forest division, Karwar The event was conducted as per the SoP and guidelines provided by NCSCM and MoEF. Special thanks to Dr. Puttaswamy, Technical Director, State Nodal Officer, Karnataka for all the guidance and co-operation in conducting this event. | ||
| Chief Guest | SHRI.DEEPAN M N, IPS, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, UTTARAKANNADA DR.DELEESH SASI, IAS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UTTARAKANNADA SHRI.RAVISHANKAR C, IFS, DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST KARWAR DIVISION SHRI.SAJID AHMED MULLA,KAS, ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KARWAR SHRI.MANJUNATH G NAVI,KFS, DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST SOCIAL FORESTRY KARWAR SHRI.PRAVEEN KUMAR BASRUR,KFS, REGIONAL DIRECTOR (ENV) AND DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST SHRI.REAJESH KUMAR NODAL OFFICER MOEF Smt. ASHA M S , DY DIRECTOR MINES AND GEOLOGY, KARWAR DR.GANAPATI HEGDE DY. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SHRI. SHIVKUMAR B. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATION SHRI.RAVINDRA TALEKAR JOINT DIRECTOR FISHRIES DEPARTMENT Smt.UMA B. PSI, CSP, KARWAR DR.B.H.NAYAK PROFESSOR, DIVEKAR COLLEGE KARWAR DR.NAVEEN DEVARBHAVI NSS OFFICER SHI VAJI COLLEGE KARWAR DR.SHIVKUMAR HARAGI ADMINISTRATOR,MARINE BIOLOGY PG CENTER KARWAR, SHRI.K. C. JAYESH ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR OF FOREST, ANKOLA SHRI.GAJANAN NAIK RFO, KARWAR SHRI.PRAMOD B. RFO, ANKOLA SHRI.V. P. NAIK RFO,GOPSHITTA KARWAR | ||
| Participants & Beach Length | |||
| Male | 152 | Female | 131 |
| Length (m) | 2800 | Width (m) | 50 |
| Area (sq.m) | 140000 | ||
| Beach Information | |||
| Situated In | Urban Beach | Beach Usage | tourism,fishing,religious |
| Beach Type | Sandy | ||
| Near Harbour/Jetty | Harbour | Close to River/Creek? | Yes |
| Close to Fishing Village? | Yes | Commercial Shop Available? | No |
Litter Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Fishing Nets | 70.0 |
| ️ Plastic | 180.0 |
| Glass | 20.0 |
| Paper | 25.0 |
| Rubber | 20.0 |
| ️ Metal | 7.0 |
| Wood | 76.0 |
| Medical Waste | 2.0 |
| Others | 76.0 |
| Total Litter | 476.0 |
| Remarks | The waste collected on the beach is weighed by thee municipality and disposed as per the solid waste management rules. |
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