Blue Flag Certification Latest News
Recently, five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification.
About Blue Flag Certification
- It is a globally recognized eco-label accorded by the Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE).
- It is awarded to beaches that meet 33 criteria related to cleanliness, beauty, and environmental sustainability.
- The Blue Flag programme was started in France in 1985 and in areas outside of Europe in 2001.
- It is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary awards for beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats.
- It promotes sustainable development in freshwater and marine areas through four main criteria: water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety.
- Mission: The mission of Blue Flag is to promote sustainability in the tourism sector, through environmental education, environmental protection and other sustainable development practices.
- The other Indian beaches in the blue list are Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha, Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry beaches, Minicoy Thundi Beach, Lakshadweep, Kadmat Beach, Lakshadweep.
Source: New On Air
Blue Flag Certification FAQs
Q1: Which is the first beach in Asia to receive Blue Flag certification?
Ans: Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha
Q2: Which organization awards the Blue Flag certification?
Ans: Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)
