Archive · 19 Sep 2026
APPCB Leads Beach Clean-Up Drive At Baruva Beach
The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board held a beach-cleaning event at Baruva Beach.
It took place on Saturday during International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
Students, residents, volunteers, and representatives from organisations helped collect rubbish.
Much of the waste was plastic and other debris.
Officials explained that single-use plastics can harm the sea and animals living there.
They asked people to dispose of waste responsibly.
Volunteers carried signs to remind people to keep beaches clean.
The event also encouraged people to work together to protect coastal nature.
The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Srikakulam, organised a clean-up at Baruva Beach on Saturday.
The drive was held as part of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
Students, NGO and industry representatives, and local residents collected plastic waste and other debris.
Officials warned about the harmful effects of single-use plastics on marine ecosystems.
Volunteers used placards and awareness activities to promote clean beaches and marine biodiversity.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, students, NGO and industry representatives, local residents, Assistant Collector Hariom Pandya, local administration officials, and Baruva panchayat representatives.
- What
- A beach clean-up drive that removed plastic waste and other debris and promoted awareness about marine litter.
- When
- Saturday, as part of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
- Where
- Baruva Beach in Srikakulam.
- Why
- To raise awareness about marine litter, encourage responsible waste disposal, and protect coastal environments and marine biodiversity.
- Organizer
- Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Srikakulam
- Location
- Baruva Beach
- Occasion
- International Coastal Clean-Up Day
- Participants
- Students, NGO representatives, industry representatives, local residents, officials, and volunteers
- Waste collected
- Plastic waste and other debris
- Main message
- Reduce single-use plastics and dispose of waste responsibly