List of Cleanest Beaches in India with Blue Flag Certified

The beaches in India are the main tourist attractions, attracting tourists from all over the world. Coastal areas such as Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Kerala and Odisha have witnessed a large number of tourists throughout the year. Although these beaches promote local economies and provide livelihoods for many, they face pressing challenges such as pollution, congestion and improper waste management. To address these issues, authorities and communities are actively participating in cleaning-driven and sustainable waste management programs.

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How many beaches have been certified in India with Blue Flag?

According to PIB sources, in India, 12 beaches have obtained blue flags. Here is the full list of certified beaches in India Blue Flag

s.no.	beach	Place
1.	Golden Beach	Odisha
2.	Shivrajpur Beach	Gujarat
3.	Cappad Beach	Kerala
4.	Ghoghla Beach	diu
5.	Radnagar Beach	Andaman & Nicobar
6.	Casadgod Beach	Karnataka
7.	Padubidri Beach	Karnataka
8.	Rushikonda Beach	Andhra Pradesh
9.	Kovalam Beach	Tamil Nadu
10.	Eden Beach	Puducherry
11.	Mini thundi beach	Lakshadweep
12.	Kadmat Beach	Lakshadweep

Why visit these beaches?

1. Environmentally friendly tourism

• These beaches follow strict environmental programs to ensure sustainability.
• They promote waste management, energy conservation and marine protection.

2. A safe and clean atmosphere

• Regular monitoring ensures clean bath water.
• Lifeguards and first aid facilities are available for safety.

3. World-class facilities

• Well maintained dressing room, restroom and shower.
• Special visits to persons with disabilities.
• Parking lots and environmentally friendly transportation facilities.

What is Blue Banner Certification?

Blue Flag Certification is an international award for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats that meet strict environmental, safety and cleaning standards. This certification is issued by the Danish Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and ensures:

• Clean and hygienic bath water
• Sustainable tourism and environmental management
• Security and accessibility of visitors
• Protection of natural ecosystems

To obtain this certification, the beach must meet 33 strict standards covering water quality, waste management, safety services and environmental education.

Source: blueflag.global

How is the beach awarded a blue flag?

Authentication process:

1. Application from local authorities: Local governments apply to national juries.
2. National Level Assessment: National Jury Reviews and Recommend Beaches to International Juries.
3. Final assessment of the international jury: Constituted by members of UNESCO, UNEP, UNDTO, the European Coastal Conservation Union and other international institutions, the jury conducted various parameters assessments of the beach before awarding certification.

Key evaluation criteria:

• Proper waste disposal and management
• Availability of clean bath water
• The existence of first aid and safety services
• Disability-friendly infrastructure
• Solar lighting
• Parking and public facilities

More than 5,000 beaches, marinas and vessels in 51 countries were certified by Blue Flag in 2024, ensuring recognition from global sustainable coastal management.

What challenges do Indian beaches face?

Indian beaches face challenges such as pollution, overcrowding, inadequate waste management and environmental degradation that affects marine ecosystems and harm marine life. Given its challenges and implications, here is the table:

challenge	Influence
pollute	Marine waste affects marine ecosystems and tourism.
Crowded	Causes excessive waste accumulation and degradation.
Inadequate waste management	Accumulation of plastics and non-biodegradable waste.
Environmental degradation	Damage to biodiversity and marine life.

Beach Cleaning Initiative

1. Community participation and awareness

• Job Search Activities: Citizens and local city agencies (ULBs) are promoting plogging (jogging while collecting garbage) to keep the beach clean.
• Volunteer Engagement: Organizations like the Afghan Shah Foundation and Bhumi carry out beach cleaning drives with support from volunteers and corporate agencies.

2. Government-led beach cleaning program

• Swachh Bharat Mission Urban: Focus on maintaining sanitation and waste management in urban areas, including coastal areas.
• Blue Flag Certification: India has 12 Blue Flag Certified Beaches to ensure compliance with international cleaning standards.
• Eco Vizag Movement: Implement pollution control measures on the beaches in Visakhapatnam.

What is the mechanization plan for cleaning Indian beaches?

Advanced cleaning technology is used in all coastal areas of India. Here is a list of cities and their efforts to clean the beach

City/region	initiative
Mumbai	Clean the Mumbai coast: Use advanced beach cleaning machines.
Chennai	Clean beach plan: Mechanized cleaning at the marina beach.
Goa	Swachh Sagar Plan: Deploy beach cleaning machines.
vizag	Six advanced German technical cleaning vehicles were introduced.
Alibag, Maharashtra	Beach cleaning machines ensure wasteless sand shores.
Kerala, Kerala	Use a German technical surf rake to clean the deep sand.

Volunteer and company-led drive cleaning

• Afroz Shah Foundation: Leading a massive cleaning at Versova Beach, removing 80,000 kilograms of waste.
• Mumbai Project: Carry out the Jallosh-Clean Coasts initiative to remove 16,000 kilograms of waste from beaches, rivers and mangroves.
• Bhumi (Chennai): Vettuvankeni and Besant Nagar Beach organized the cleaning drive.
• Indian Environmentalism Foundation: Active in Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
• Company involvement: Tata Power employees collected 40,000 kilograms of garbage from Chimbai Beach in Mumbai.

Key Plans Taken by PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative for “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” is to adopt clean beaches in India. In this plan

• More than 900,000 locations were used to clean the drive.
• Indian Coast Guard cleans Chatan Beach in Andaman.
• Hindustan Shipyard Co., Ltd. participated in the RK Beach cleanup work in Vizag.
• Celebrities and citizens unite to clean up the beaches of juhu and Versova in Mumbai.

The importance of wastewater treatment to coastal towns

• Impact of urbanization: Growing urbanization causes wastewater to be discharged into the ocean.
• Swachh Bharat Mission Urban: Ensure proper wastewater treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
• Sustainable solutions: Invest in wastewater treatment plants and promote environmental practices in coastal communities.

in conclusion

The Blue Flag Beaches in India set an example of how conservation and tourism can go hand in hand. These 12 original coastal destinations provide travelers with an ecologically conscious experience without compromising beauty and relaxation. Whether you are looking for adventure, tranquility or sustainable tourism, these beaches should be on your must-visit list!

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