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After Odisha’s Puri Golden Beach, Two More In India Get International Blue Flag Certification

Bhubaneswar: Kovalam beach in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry have got the coveted International eco-label “Blue Flag” this year, in yet another recognition of India’s commitment to protect and conserve the pristine coastal and marine ecosystems through holistic management of resources.

Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) which accords the globally recognised eco-label – Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for eight nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha and Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, which were awarded the Blue Flag certificate last year.

Announcing the same on Twitter, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav expressed happiness and congratulated everyone stating that it is another milestone in India’s journey towards a Clean and Green India led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

OB Bureau

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