INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY-2022
1. Introduction. Taking forward, the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s and his constant emphasis on cleanliness across the nation including Coastal States/UTs, a cleanliness campaign “Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar” and `Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ was conducted on 17 Sep 2022. This year’s International Coastal Cleanup day also coincides with the celebrations of `Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in 75th year of independence. The coastal cleanup drive was conducted at 75 Beaches across the country with 75 volunteers for every kilometer of the coastline. The ICC is conducted in various parts of the world in third week of September every year under the aegis of United Nations Environment Progremme (UNEP) and South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) in the South Asian Region. The Indian Coast Guard has been coordinating this activity in India since 2006.
2. The campaign was integrated with Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Indian Coast Guard(ICG), National Service Scheme (NSS), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Seema Jagran Manch, Akhil Bharatiya Vidarthi Parishad (ABVP), Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gativiidhi (PSG) alongwith other social organisation and educational institutions. The event was conducted with an aim to maintain the sea shores neat and clean and to avoid further pollution of marine environment by man-made activities and also educate and motivate the local populace.
3. Participation. This year, Western Region has witnessed the highest participation of 42,342 volunteers. Nationwide, 81,178 volunteers participated in the ICC - 2022 campaign. As a part of contributing towards `Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar’ ICG ships participated in cleaning of marine litters from coastal waters.
4. Debris Collection. The campaign resulted in the collection of 56,974 kgs (approx) of Marine litter and 25,561 kgs of Plastic litter. Debris is collection was highest in Western Region with approx 25,103 Kgs.
5. Civil support. Apart from Ministries and other Armed Forces, ICC - 2022 received good support from various civil authorities, Municipal Corporations, NGO, fisheries associations, School students, College students, NCC cadets, IOC, Marine Police, Oil Handling Agencies (OHAs) and other organisations including Primary Health Centre (PHC) for participating in the event.
6. The Region wise participation and debris collection data is tabulated below:-
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