25 Goa Beaches Join Hands for Coastal Clean-Up Drive; Over 3,800 Volunteers Collect 2.76 Tonnes of Marine Waste

The Indian Coast Guard led the International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC) 2026 across 25 beaches in Goa in association with the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Government of Goa, and other stakeholders. Held under the theme “स्वच्छ सागर, सुरक्षित तट – यही पहचान हमारी” and Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 5.0, the drive involved over 3,878 volunteers who collected approximately 2,760 kg of marine waste and plastic litter. The campaign aimed to protect the marine environment, support coastal livelihoods and tourism, and align with the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.