The Indian Coast Guard Region (West) conducted a special coastal cleanup drive at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai as part of its 49th Raising Day celebrations, highlighting its commitment to marine environmental protection (PICS/Indian Coast Guard)
Updated On: 2025-01-11 05:36 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (West), expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic participation of all those involved in the drive
"This drive is not just about cleaning the beaches; it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the biodiversity of our coastal areas," said IG Sharma
The enthusiasm of the volunteers and participants demonstrated the broader message of the event: the importance of collective action in safeguarding the environment
This special drive is part of the series of events leading up to the Indian Coast Guard’s 49th Raising Day celebrations, set for February 1, 2025
A key feature of the event was the Mallakhamb display by the team of Padma Shri awardee Uday Deshpande, renowned for bringing the traditional Indian sport to international recognition
The Coast Guard Region (West), in a press release, said it will continue to host similar events across the west coast of India to protect the marine life and environment in India
