Blue Flag Certification

Lakshadweep's Minicoy Thundi and Kadmat beaches recently earned the Blue Flag international environmental certification.

Major Points

One of the Lakshadweep archipelago's most beautiful and unspoiled beaches is The Thundi Beach.
The lagoon's turquoise water is bordered by white sand.
Both swimmers and tourists will find it to be a paradise.
Popular among cruise visitors who come to the island for water sports is the Kadmat Beach.
With its pearl white sand, blue lagoon waters, comfortable climate, and welcoming locals, it is a paradise for nature lovers.
Both beaches have personnel assigned to beach upkeep and cleanliness as well as to swimmer security.
Both beaches meet all 33 requirements set forth by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

About Blue Flag Certification Programme

Started in France in 1985 and in areas outside of Europe in 2001.
Globally recognised eco-label accorded on the basis of 33 stringent criteria in four major heads which are:-
- Environmental education and information,
- Bathing water quality,
- Environmental management and
- Conservation and safety and services in the beaches.
The certification is awarded to the cleanest beaches in the world by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

It is accorded by the international jury composed of eminent members -

United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP),
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO),
Denmark-based NGO Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Indian beaches in the Blue List:

Shivrajpur-Gujarat,
Ghoghla-Diu,
Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka,
Kappad-Kerala,
Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh,
Golden-Odisha,
Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar,
Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and
Eden in Pondicherry.

With the new additions, the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag Certification is twelve (12).

Read Also: Lakshadweep and environment

Source: The Indian Express

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