Over 60 tons of waste collected from India's coastlines

New Delhi- The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has successfully completed the "Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0" campaign. Under this campaign, more than 60 tons of waste, including plastic, metal, cloth, rubber, and paper and wood debris, were collected from 80 locations across the country's coast.

The "Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0" campaign, which was launched in 2022 and 2023, aims to raise awareness about marine pollution, conserve coastal areas, and promote sustainable practices to protect oceans and preserve marine ecosystems. The event also marks the observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. The cleanup drive is a step toward reducing the impact of marine debris on coastal biodiversity.

The campaign was highly successful as it received widespread public participation, especially from students, NGOs, and community groups. The key highlights of the campaign include the participation of the public, several students, NGOs, and community groups at various locations across the country's coastline.

M Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, led the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0 campaign with senior officials and staff of MoES and its institutes. The event witnessed widespread voluntary public participation, generating mass enthusiasm and awareness. The key highlights of MoES Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0 included the participation of the public, several students, NGOs, and community groups at various locations across the country's coastline.