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Recently, Minicoy Thundi beach and Kadmat beach, located in Lakshadweep, have received the International eco-label ‘Blue Flag’.
Key Points
- The Thundi Beach:
- One of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago
- White sand is lined by turquoise blue water of the lagoon.
- It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike.
- The Kadmat Beach:
- Popular with cruise tourists who visit the island for water sports.
- It is a paradise for nature lovers with its pearl white sand, blue lagoon waters, its moderate climate and friendly locals.
- Both the beaches have designated staff for beach cleanliness and maintenance; and for safety and security of swimmers.
- Both the beaches comply with all the 33 criteria as mandated by the Foundation for Environment 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).
Source: LM
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