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Suggestions on the innovative ways of conducting a beach cleaning activity

Start Date :

Dec 30, 2021

Last Date :

Aug 15, 2022

23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

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Namami Tate Is a campaign brought to you by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in collaboration with the Government of India. This campaign is part of the Government of India’s 75 ...

Namami Tate Is a campaign brought to you by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in collaboration with the Government of India. This campaign is part of the Government of India’s 75 week celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mohotsav. Through Namami Tate, we are targeting cleaning of some of the dirtiest beaches of India with the help of the Government as well as fellow citizens. Beaches play a fundamental role in maintaining the health of the oceans and also provide habitat to a number of marine species.

However, last year, a group of researchers from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) found that the north-east Arabian Sea, just off Mumbai, contained an estimated 379 MT of marine debris of which plastics contributed to 40.6% of the total by weight. A major portion of this debris washes up on the beaches creating health, environmental, economic as well as social hazards. The fast-paced growth of the tourism sector combined with the lack of awareness on the part of citizens about the damaging impact of pollution is one of the leading causes of the abysmal condition of our beaches. The Namami Tate campaign aims to clean these beaches and protect our precious marine biodiversity.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences invites suggestions from the citizens of India about the innovative ways in which we can conduct this beach cleaning activity. We value your suggestions which would be instrumental in implementing this campaign.

The best entries from the citizens will be identified by the Ministry and will be featured on the MyGov page.

The last date to receive suggestions is 15th August 2022.

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Faisal ahmad bhat 4 years 7 months ago

During a beach cleanup, volunteers scan the sand for any debris. Debris can be anything from plastic bags, microplastics, fabrics, or any other kind of litter. Before the high tide comes in, volunteers steer the litter away from the ocean. That way litter ends up in garbage bags, away from the ocean, where it belongs.

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Raghavendran V 4 years 7 months ago

A plastic waste disposing machine can be installed at all beaches and rivers. A documentary explaining how plastic materials discarded are affecting the marine lives can be released and it should be shown in all cinema theatres schools and colleges., Railway Stations Bus Stands and in Airports to create an awareness among youngsters. Some throw used cloth materials when they take bath in river ghats and in temple tanks. These illiterate people must be educated by putting a huge display boards where public take bath. Some learned scholars should explain that throwing used clothes is a big sin and it will only endanger marine lives. Banning plastic shampoo sachets, carry bags and plastic water bottles near beaches and rivers beds is a must to control plastic pollution. Those who sell plastic covers in shops near the beaches should be educated and they should be encouraged to sell food items in nature based packing materials. All should co operate with Government in reducing plastic.

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Tagore J 4 years 7 months ago

we can make a campaign on the beach and get children aware of beaches. and get the help of schools to get a field trip to the beach and explain to them about things we find there and discuss on harm to the environment. in that, we can get people to get aware and try to get support. also, take help of locals to help the beach for their own good.

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SAI DEDIPYA GONUGUNTLA 4 years 7 months ago

This can me made a part of school/college extra curricular activities.Every weekend a group of students of each school/college clean their nearest beach.This idea is a reference from Telugu film "Maharshi".

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Raghavendran V 4 years 7 months ago

First a massive awareness campaign among the shopkeepers selling food and beverages on plastic pollution has to be done. They should be educated to sell their food items in nature based banana leaf, Arecanut disposable plates and cups. Selling of plastic covers and plates should be banned near beaches. If anyone carries liquor bottles should be arrested and fined heavily. Public should also co operate by not littering waste papers or water bottles on the beach. A cleaning drive should be conducted monthly once. Local Fishermen also should be educated to avoid plastic materials when they go for fishing. Dust bins at the entrance to the beach has to be kept. A small video on maintaining the beach should be aired in all channels and cinema theatres will help creating an awareness among youngsters. A public announcement on maintaining the beach clean by the Police or patrolling squad will be very effective. School can conduct competitions and give prizes and certificate for kids.

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KALEESHWARAN 4 years 7 months ago

usage of plastic should be banned.If anybody uses plastic mainly in the beaches or any other irrigation should be stopped.A high penalty should be given to him or they should clean by themselves.A camp should be conducted on every college to encourage cleaning of beaches and spread awareness programme through media and other ways.

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Madumitha S 4 years 7 months ago

Rather than asking for an innovative idea , the government should ask for an idea which can be implemented on 24*7 and on 365 days of a year. Then only an idea will succeed in achieving it's mission. MY Ideas:- 1. In beaches, wherever, there is a space put a notice of not to throw away the waste . This is a simple one but human minds automatically and subconsciously been tuned to do this. So seeing this reduces the waste throwing habit of people. 2. Place plastic and waste convertible machine in the beachside. Machine has to transform the waste immediately thrown by the people and provide them something useful like a paper doll. By doing so, people will be induced and eager to dispose their waste in a non harmful manner. This not only reduces the future waste but also provides a way to clean away the existing plastics in the beaches. 3. Place a barricade mentioning that carrying things after a certain distance is not allowed. This will reduce the waste directly thrown in water.

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Chaitanya 4 years 7 months ago

Stay away from plastic bags! Instead of using plastic bags to bring your snacks, use reusable bags and containers. Bring a trash bag with you to make sure you throw everything away; that way trash won’t be buried in the sand throughout the day or left when you leave. If you are walking along the beach and see trash or cans/bottles, safely pick them up and throw them away. Make a game with your friends and family on who can gather the most cans. Whoever wins, gets to keep the money when you cash them in! Switch over to reusable water bottles, instead of single-use plastic bottles (this can make a huge difference each day). Instead of making this weekend focused around eating and drinking, make it about socializing and physical activity. Play some Frisbee! If you are allowed to have bonfires at the beach, refrain from burning your trash, especially plastics. Also, make sure the fire is fully out before you leave. Thank You !

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