“Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan” – Beach Cleaning Drive in 50 identified beaches of India begins
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has started a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan” from 11th -17thNovember, 2019.
- This is being done to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems.
- he identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs) namely Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
- On completion of the drive, best three beaches will be suitably awarded along with a Certificate of Appreciation for all the participating Eco-clubs.