Little Andaman, March 8: A large-scale cleanliness drive was successfully conducted today at prominent beach locations under the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayats in Little Andaman. The drive which commenced in the morning was carried out at Jetty Beach, Hut Bay (Gram Panchayat Hut Bay) and Butler Bay Beach, R.K. Pur. The initiative was undertaken in response to concerns regarding the accumulation of waste materials in certain coastal areas.
Officials and staff from the concerned Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Secretaries, PRI members, and representatives from various departments actively participated in the campaign. Members of the general public also joined the initiative, reflecting strong community participation and growing awareness towards environmental conservation.
During the drive, a substantial quantity of waste and debris was collected and safely disposed of. At Jetty Beach, Hut Bay, the waste collected included PET bottles – 46 kg, chappals – 5 kg, thermocol – 4 kg, ropes – 10 kg, multilayer plastic – 17 kg, and glass bottles – 62 kg.
Similarly, at Butler Bay Beach, R.K. Pur, the waste collected comprised PET bottles – 20 kg, chappals – 3 kg, ropes – 10 kg, multilayer plastic – 2 kg, and glass bottles – 10 kg.
The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials, PRI members, and local residents who came together with a shared commitment to protect the coastal ecosystem. Their collective efforts helped restore the cleanliness and natural beauty of these beaches while reinforcing the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.