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WEST BENGAL CONDUCTS
BEACH CLEANING DRIVE IN
DIGHA BEACH
he District administration of Purba The cleaning drive was successful in
Medinipur organized a massive half- generating all-around participation from
Tday beach cleaning drive in the the three-tier PRI bodies and the local
coastal area of Digha on 21 May 2023. people. Officials from the Block and District
st
administration and PRI bodies, health workers,
The District is situated along the coast of
NGOs, local volunteers, Accredited Social
the Bay of Bengal and has many beaches.
Health Activists (ASHAs) and Integrated Child
These are recreational areas that attract
Development Scheme (ICDS) workers, hotelier
many local and international visitors who
associations, etc. also participated in the
are seen sunbathing, swimming, walking, or
drive. They collected trash like plastic bottles
engaged in surfing activities.
and packets, and cleaned the entire area.
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