Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 20: As part of observance of nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign under the overarching theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag: Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”, Gram Panchayat Shivapuram organized a comprehensive Beach Cleanliness Drive at the Panchawati Eco-Tourism Beach on 19th September, 2026.
The drive was conducted under the chairmanship of Mr. Venkateswar Rao, Pradhan, GP Shivapuram, and the overall supervision of Mr. K. Ravi Kumar, Panchayat Secretary, GP Shivapuram.
The event witnessed the esteemed presence of key dignitaries and public representatives, including Mr. R. Madhavan, Zilla Parishad Member, Nimbutala Constituency, Mrs. Santha Kumari, Panchayat Samiti Member, GP Shivapuram, Mr. B. Ashok, PRI Member, Mrs. Sanju Kumari, PRI Member and M. Perriah, PRI Member.
Demonstrating strong community involvement and inter-departmental collaboration, a total of 40 dedicated participants joined the drive. Participants included representatives from various line departments such as the Police Department, Forest Department, Electricity Department, and Andaman Public Works Department (APWD), along with Panchayat office staff, sanitation workers, and local volunteers.
Through concerted collective efforts, the team collected approximately 200 kg of waste, filled across 32 bags. The debris gathered from the shoreline primarily comprised glass bottles, plastic PET bottles, Thermocol, and other marine waste. In line with sustainable waste management practices, all collected waste was strictly segregated at the source into separate bags and transported directly to the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cluster, GP Shivapuram for systematic processing and recycling.
Concluding the drive, Pradhan Mr. Venkateswar Rao addressed the gathering and conducted a sensitization session highlighting the vital importance of protecting fragile coastal ecosystems, reducing plastic usage, and maintaining clean surroundings for a sustainable future
