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IGCAR Leads Massive Beach Clean-Up at Mamallapuram for World Tourism Day
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News18•27-09-2026, 21:00
IGCAR Leads Massive Beach Clean-Up at Mamallapuram for World Tourism Day
- •The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) organized a large-scale coastal clean-up drive at Mamallapuram beach on Sunday to mark World Tourism Day.
- •The event was part of the nationwide 'Swachhata Hi Seva' fortnight, running from September 16 to October 2, following directives from the Department of Atomic Energy.
- •IGCAR Director Sreekumar G Pillai emphasized that pristine surroundings are crucial for responsible tourism and urged the public to practice disciplined waste disposal.
- •Approximately 200 participants, including IGCAR officials, scientists, Swachh Bharat Cell members, and CISF personnel, joined the cleanliness operation.
- •Volunteers collected multiple bags of single-use plastics and general refuse, which were then taken for structured segregation and safe disposal.
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The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research conducted the coastal clean-up drive at Mamallapuram beach to mark World Tourism Day.
The nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight runs from September 16 to October 2.
The cleanliness operation drew approximately 200 participants, including IGCAR officials, scientists, members of the Swachh Bharat Cell, and CISF personnel.