Sri Vijaya Puram | September 19, 2026
The Indian Coast Guard Region (A&N), under the aegis of Andaman & Nicobar Command, conducted the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day 2026 across various locations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 19.
The cleanup drive was organised at beaches in Diglipur, Mayabunder, Sri Vijaya Puram, Kamorta and Campbell Bay, reaffirming the Coast Guard’s commitment to protecting the Islands’ marine environment and encouraging community participation in coastal conservation.
The large-scale campaign brought together school and college students, NCC cadets, personnel from the A&N Police, Forest Department, State Administration and other participants. A total of 2,165 volunteers took part in the cleanup activities across the Islands.
During the campaign, approximately 1,792 kg of marine garbage and 1,070 kg of plastic waste were collected from the participating coastal areas.
The participation of students and NCC cadets was a key feature of the campaign, with the initiative highlighting the importance of developing awareness and responsible habits among young people for the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems.
The cleanup drive also complemented the national “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar” campaign, which promotes citizen participation in protecting ocean health and maintaining cleaner coastlines.
The participation of students, government departments, uniformed services and local communities at multiple locations across the Islands highlighted the importance of collective efforts in safeguarding the coastal and marine environment.
