In wake of the ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 (ICC-2025) across all Coastal States and Union Territories, today.
Observed globally on the third Saturday of September under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), International Coastal Cleanup Day seeks to combat marine pollution through mass community participation.
In a statement issued here, the ICG spokesperson said that ICG has been the national coordinator for this vital initiative since 2006, consistently fostering public awareness and environmental stewardship.
Nationwide, a total of 26092 volunteers participated in the ICC-2025 campaign. Various government and civil agencies participated in the campaign to clean up the beaches. Huge participation by NCC cadets, NSS, school and college students highlighted the level of awareness among young generation and their commitment for clean beaches.
Participants engaged in extensive beach cleanup drives, removing litter and marine debris to restore coastal health. Beyond physical cleaning, the event also focused on sensitizing citizens about the adverse effects of marine pollution and the need for sustainable practices to protect fragile marine ecosystems.
Commending the collaborative efforts, the ICG lauded the enthusiasm and commitment of all stakeholders whose contributions made ICC-2025 a grand success. The event reaffirmed a collective resolve to protect India’s more than 11000 km long coastline and advance the goals of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.