Coastal Trekking & Beach Cleaning

KNOWING THE DANGEROUS SITUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION and as per the Clean India project of BS&G, The State Chief Commissioner adviced to organise a Coastal Trekking & Beach Cleaning Camp.
A state level camp was organised at Balasore for Rovers & Rangers. 281 nos. of Rovers & Rangers were joined in that camp. The beach was in a very wretched condition being polluted by the visitors. From the first day, trekking & seashore cleaning programme was started symoltaniously. Everyday, after breakfast they were used to start the cleaning programme. They were covered arround 25 KM of Seashore. They also tried to council the localities to keep the beach clean.
The event has great impact on the local people. Now they themselves try to keep the beach clean which can be seen in the sea beach nearby. They also try to make other people aware of it.
It was learnt that a successful work needs proper guidance & motivation.
Started Ended
Number of participants
281
Service hours
6744
Beneficiaries
1000
Location
India
Topics
Healthy Planet
Youth Programme
Humanitarian action
Initiatives
Environment and Sustainability
Peace and Community Engagement

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