Eastern Naval Command Observes 36th International Coastal Cleanup Day

Visakhapatnam: Eastern Naval Command on Saturday celebrated the 39th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day in conjunction with the mega cleanup activity Swachhata Hi Seva 2024. 

On the occasion, units at Visakhapatnam undertook Coastal Cleanup Drive at Yarada, Naval harbour/channel and Kalinga beaches.

“Approximately, 1,000 Naval personnel including families participated in the event. Additionally, outstation units across the ENC with waterfronts also conducted cleanup drives actively engaging the local populace,” Eastern Naval Command said. 

Eastern Naval Command said that these initiatives are aimed at promoting the cleanliness of the beaches and waterfronts while fostering collaboration between the naval community and the local populace.

“The event was also utilised to create awareness among the local populace to keep beaches clean, safeguard the environment and inculcate the habit of respecting coastal lines which in turn nurtures marine bio-diversity. Eastern Naval Command has been playing an active role by undertaking various environmental initiatives towards the preservation of the environment especially coastlines,” an official statement said. 

The International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) is observed annually on the third Saturday of September. This day aims to inspire people to clean up beaches, raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting the world's oceans and waterways, and address the issue of marine trash.

The day was started to raise awareness about the growing pollution on various beaches of the world.