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Statewide Coastal Clean-Up Drive Removes 2.7 Tonnes of Litter
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:19 AM
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A coastal clean-up initiative across the state successfully cleared 2.7 tonnes of litter from beaches and shorelines.
A statewide coastal clean-up drive has resulted in the removal of 2.7 tonnes of litter from beaches and shorelines. The initiative aimed to restore cleanliness along the coastal stretches and protect the marine environment from pollution.
Volunteers and participants collected various forms of waste, including plastic and other debris, that had accumulated along the coast. The effort highlights growing concern over marine pollution and the need for sustained cleanliness drives.
The clean-up underscores the importance of community participation in preserving coastal ecosystems. Authorities and environmental groups continue to encourage such initiatives to maintain the health and beauty of the state's coastline.
Volunteers and participants collected various forms of waste, including plastic and other debris, that had accumulated along the coast. The effort highlights growing concern over marine pollution and the need for sustained cleanliness drives.
The clean-up underscores the importance of community participation in preserving coastal ecosystems. Authorities and environmental groups continue to encourage such initiatives to maintain the health and beauty of the state's coastline.