Port Blair, July 02: Indian Coast Guard conducted a beach clean-up activity at Collinpur Beach under the aegis of Swachha Sagar Abhiyan in consonance to the Prime Minister’s National “Swachha Bharat Abhiyan” initiative. This is in continuation of weekly beach cleanup drive, which was initiated last week by Indian Coast Guard. Port Blair, July 02: Indian Coast Guard conducted a beach clean-up activity at Collinpur Beach under the aegis of Swachha Sagar Abhiyan in consonance to the Prime Minister’s National “Swachha Bharat Abhiyan” initiative. This is in continuation of weekly beach cleanup drive, which was initiated last week by Indian Coast Guard. Under this program, the various Coast Guard Ships and establishments in Andaman & Nicobar region will undertake beach clean-up at different beaches and the activity shall continue round the year. The initiative is thus an action plan to keep marine environment clean and to create awareness among Isle populace. The Indian Coast Guard further aims to garner the support of other agencies having stake in the marine environment as well as the local civic agencies. The mass drive involves clean-up as well as to preserve the natural environment of more than a dozen beaches in and around Port Blair. The event at Collinpur Beach was conducted on 01 Jul by the officers and men of Coast Guard Air Enclave Port Blair. Apart from the service personnel and their families, the event also witnessed enthusiastic participation of civilians. Approximately 200 kg of garbage was collected from a 400 meter stretch of Collinpur beach. The clean-up drive was planned during low tide, wherein the sea water recedes to the lowest level, thereby facilitating availability of maximum area for cleaning. The desired results of creating awareness were validated when motivated locals joined the service personnel in this noble cause. Inspector General KR Suresh Tatrakshak Medal, Commander, Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) of Indian Coast Guard stressed upon the importance of preserving the fragile marine ecosystem in these pristine islands. The maritime environs and the beaches are the very essence of the tourism industry and thus the economy of these islands. Coast Guard Andaman & Nicobar Region has always been in forefront towards contributing its efforts for the protection of the maritime environment. The next clean-up drive is scheduled on Saturday, 08th July at the North Bay beach area and volunteers are invited to join hands with Indian Coast Guard towards making this a mass weekly activity. This will surely put Port Blair beaches among best beaches on world tourist map.
