Two more beaches in our country have received ‘Blue Flag’ certificates.This brings the number of beaches that have received these certificates to 10.This includes Kovalam beach in Kerala and Eden Beach in Puducherry.This was officially announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on social media
With this, the number of beaches in India that have received the Blue Flag has risen to 10.Eight beaches in the country received the ‘Blue Flag’ certificate last year.
A Denmark based foundation named Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) issues ‘Blue Flag’ certificates to beaches.Blue flag is a kind of eco-label.It is recognized worldwide.
Beaches after undergoing several tests will receive this certification.
Before awarding this certificate to the beach, the foundation examines the beaches to fulfil 33 criteria.
Beaches that meet 33 standards such as environment, bathwater quality, environmental management, beach safety, and services receive this ‘Blue Flag’ certificate.
The purpose of this certification is, it is more advantageous related to eco-tourism.
Tourists can find the best beaches in the country to visit or spend time on through the Blue Flag certification.They can get clean water to bathe, safe, healthy environment on these beaches.
It also plays a role in improving the country’s economy in terms of tourists.
