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Proud moment for India: 8 beaches recommended by Centre gets International Blue Flag Certification in one attempt

by Janam Web Desk
Oct 12, 2020, 09:57 am IST
in India

New Delhi: In a proud moment for India 8 beaches of the country, spread across five states and two union territories, have been awarded the “BLUE FLAG” by an International Jury comprising of eminent members viz UNEP, UNWTO, FEE, IUCN.

The beaches that have been awarded the ‘BLUE FLAG” are Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden (Puri-Odisha) and Radhanagar (A&N Islands).

India has also been awarded a 3rd Prize by the International Jury under the “International Best Practices” for pollution control in coastal regions.

Japan, South Korea and UAE are the only other Asian nations who have been conferred with a couple of Blue Flag beaches, however, in a time frame of about 5 to 6 years!

India is now in the league of 50 “BLUE FLAG” countries and we take pride in this honour to our Nation, planning to taking this journey forward to 100 such beaches in the country in the next five years.

India began its humble journey in 2018 for development of pilot beaches (one each in coastal states/UTs) and presented the first set of 08 beaches for the certification for the ensuing tourist season 2020.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the big achievement.

He tweeted, “8 of India’s serene beaches get the prestigious Blue Flag Certification. This showcases the importance India attaches to protecting such spots and furthering sustainable development. Truly a wonderful feat!”

8 of India’s serene beaches get the prestigious Blue Flag Certification. This showcases the importance India attaches to protecting such spots and furthering sustainable development.

Truly a wonderful feat! https://t.co/dy02H7AyaD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2020

“An outstanding feat, as no #BLUEFLAG nation has ever been awarded for 8 beaches in a single attempt,” tweeted Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat)
🏖️Ghoghla (Diu)
🏖️Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka)
🏖️Kappad (Kerala)
🏖️Rushikonda (AP)
🏖️Golden Beach (Odisha) and
🏖️Radhanagar (A&N Islands).

An outstanding feat, as no #BLUEFLAG nation has ever been awarded for 8 beaches in a single attempt.

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) October 11, 2020

SICOM, MoEFCC, in its pursuit of “Sustainable Development” of the coastal regions of India embarked upon a highly acclaimed & flagship program “BEAMS” (Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services) under its ICZM (Integrated Coastal Zone Management) project. This was aimed at striving for the coveted International eco-label “Blue flag”, accorded by The Foundation of Environment Education, FEE Denmark.

The objective of the BEAMS program is to abate pollution in coastal waters & beaches, promote sustainable development of beach amenities/ facilities, protect & conserve coastal ecosystems & natural resources and encourage local authorities & stakeholders to strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and security for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment norms & regulations. This program promotes beach tourism and recreation in absolute harmony with nature; and is unique in that sense.

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