International Coastal Cleanup Day Observed at INS Chilka, Odisha

International Coastal Cleanup Day Observed at INS Chilka, Odisha

International Coastal Cleanup Day was observed by INS Chilka on 21 September 2019. A clean-up drive was carried out by over 400 members of the station including, service personnel, DSC company, defence civilians, trainees, students of KV & NCC as well as families and children. The trainees rowed across to the Kalijai Island in whaler boats, while students of KV and NCC undertook clean-up of the beach at Alapur, 10 kms from the Base. Prior to the clean-up, all personnel were given a talk on innovative ways of disposing household waste and were encouraged to segregate the waste before disposal. All personnel were also made aware of harmful effects of plastic and non- biodegradable waste along the coast. The clean-up drive received overwhelming response from the Chilka community and was also appreciated by the local public at Alapur, who joined in the effort.