2 more Indian beaches included in the list of cleanest beaches in the world, total number 12. reached

• Thandi beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in Lakshadweep archipelago with white sand covered by the turquoise-blue waters of the lagoon

Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Wednesday said that two more Indian beaches have made it to the list of cleanest beaches in the world.

“Proud moment! Two more Indian beaches make it to the list of Blue Beaches. Minicoy, Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach – both in Lakshadweep – are proud entrants to the coveted list of Blue Beaches, an eco given to the cleanest -Label is. Beaches in the world,” tweeted Yadav.

The globally recognized and coveted international eco-label “Blue Flag” has been conferred on two new beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach – in Lakshadweep. This takes the number of beaches certified under Blue Flag certification to twelve (12).

Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago with white sand surrounded by the turquoise-blue waters of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike. Kadmat Beach is especially popular among cruise tourists who come to the island for water sports. It is a paradise for nature lovers with its pearly white sands, blue lagoon waters, its moderate climate and friendly locals. Both beaches have designated staff for cleaning and maintaining the beach; and for the safety and security of swimmers. Both beaches comply with all 33 criteria mandated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Other Indian beaches in the blue list are Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghala-Diu, Kasarkode and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha, Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry. beach.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed happiness over two more Indian beaches being certified as 'blue beaches'.

He tweeted, "This is great! Congratulation especially to the people of Lakshadweep for this achievement. India's coastline is remarkable and our people have great passion to advance coastal cleanliness."

Background:

The Foundation for Environmental Education in Denmark (FEE) offers a globally recognized eco-label - Blue Flag certification. To qualify for this prestigious award, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria must be met and maintained. The mission of the Blue Flag is to promote sustainability in the tourism sector through environmental education, environmental protection and other sustainable development practices.