THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Beach clean up drive held along Salcete beach belt

Beach clean up drive held along Salcete beach belt

MARGAO

A beach clean-up drive to ensure a sustainable environment and a cleaner Goa was organized along the Salcete beach belt of Varca, Benaulim and Covla as part of World Environment Day on Sunday.

An initiative of former Minister Churchill Alemao, the drive was supported by Responsible Earth, Royal Enfield, Yimby, KCIC, Zuri Hotel, Mahindra hotel and Marriot hotel.

“Through this initiative, we aim to spread the message to work towards a plastic-free, litter-free and pollution-free environment, a cause we strongly feel about,” informed Churchill Alemao’s son Savio.

He said the experience of the beach clean up exercise has had a meaningful impact on the youth and helped open their eyes to a whole new perspective.

Besides Savio, Warren Alemao, Sharon Alemao D’Costa participated in the beach clean up drive.

SHARE ON

Forest dept to plant 1,500 mangroves at Mankulem

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Jun 6, 2022, 12:38 AM IST
SHARE ON

PANAJIOn the occasion of World Environment Day, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane visited Mankulem island near river Mandovi where the Forest department is on a mission to plant 1,500 mangroves. The minister, who planted some saplings in the muddy areas with the help of forest officials, stated that the Forest department has decided to ensure that all possible steps are taken to preserve the environment."The protection of the environment should not come only through the words…

READ MORE

Keep Reading — More from GOA NEWS

2 more related stories queued · tap to continue reading

Home HOME News GOA NEWS Global GLOBAL GOENKAR Search SEARCH