Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Officials Urge Everyone to Join Suryalanka Beach Cleanup Efforts
Officials and local people took part in a beach-cleaning programme at Suryalanka Beach.
The event was called ‘Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar.’
The Indian Coast Guard helped organize the programme.
P Krishnaiah said everyone should help protect the environment.
He mentioned defence forces, government workers, students, fishermen and local residents.
Working together can help keep the sea and beach cleaner.
He also said a clean and safe beach may bring more visitors.
More visitors could help people who run small businesses near the beach earn income.
AP Pollution Control Board chairman P Krishnaiah and Bapatla Collector Vinod Kumar V joined a coastal cleanup at Suryalanka Beach.
The ‘Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar’ programme was held under the Indian Coast Guard Station, Nizampatnam.
Commandant J G Sanket Kumar Mishra supervised the cleanup programme.
P Krishnaiah urged defence forces, government agencies, students, fishermen and local residents to help protect marine ecosystems.
He said a cleaner, safer Suryalanka Beach could attract more tourists and support local small businesses.
- Who
- AP Pollution Control Board chairman P Krishnaiah, Bapatla district Collector Vinod Kumar V, the Indian Coast Guard and other participants.
- What
- A ‘Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar’ coastal cleanup programme.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Suryalanka Beach, under the aegis of the Indian Coast Guard Station, Nizampatnam.
- Why
- To protect marine ecosystems and help develop the beach as a clean, safe and attractive destination.
- Programme
- Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar coastal cleanup
- Location
- Suryalanka Beach
- District
- Bapatla district
- Organizing body
- Indian Coast Guard Station, Nizampatnam
- Supervisor
- Commandant J G Sanket Kumar Mishra
- Environmental appeal
- P Krishnaiah called for broad participation in protecting marine ecosystems.
- Expected benefit
- Improved cleanliness and safety could increase tourist visits and support local businesses.