Updated On: 11 January, 2025 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Coast Guard personnel were joined by volunteers from local schools and colleges in the cleanup effort, aimed at fostering a collective responsibility for protecting coastal biodiversity

Pic/Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard Region (West) conducted a Special Coastal Cleanup Drive at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai on Saturday, as part of its upcoming 49th Raising Day celebrations. The event highlighted the Coast Guard's ongoing commitment to marine environmental protection, with a strong focus on preserving the ecological balance of the nation's coastal areas.
Apart from the Indian Coast Guard personnel, volunteers from local schools and colleges in Mumbai also participated in the cleanup effort. The initiative aimed to foster a collective sense of responsibility for the protection of coastal biodiversity.