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India officials join coastal cleanup drives at Marina and Juhu beaches
Indian officials participated in coastal cleanup activities across the country to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 as part of the Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 campaign.
In Chennai, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar joined volunteers at Marina Beach. Arlekar emphasized that maintaining cleanliness should be a daily habit rather than an activity reserved for special occasions, noting the importance of youth involvement in protecting coastal ecosystems.
In Mumbai, Union Minister Jitendra Singh participated in a cleanup at Juhu Beach. Singh highlighted India's extensive coastline, spanning approximately 11,000 to 12,000 kilometers, and discussed the Deep Ocean Mission. This initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to explore ocean resources including metals, minerals, biodiversity, and medicinal resources for human benefit.
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Jitendra Singh · Juhu Beach · Marina Beach · Ministry of Earth Sciences · Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The cleanup at Marina Beach was part of the Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 campaign. www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar participated in a coastal cleanup at Marina Beach in Chennai. www.latestly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Union Minister Jitendra Singh participated in a coastal cleanup at Juhu Beach in Mumbai.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India began observing International Coastal Cleanup Day during 2021-22.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign is being observed from September 12 to 19.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Deep Ocean Mission focuses on exploring metals, minerals, fisheries, biodiversity, and medicinal resources in the ocean.