Visakhapatnam: The Eco Vizag Campaign has deployed six beach cleaning machines in a bid to preserve the natural beauty of the city's coastline. The machines are currently in a temporary operational phase, but the campaign plans to make them a permanent feature along the entire length of the coastline.
The machines are equipped with specialised technology that allows them to sift through the sand, efficiently separating plastic and other pollutants. This will help to improve the aesthetic appeal of the beaches, as well as contribute to the well-being of marine ecosystems and the tourism sector.
The Eco Vizag Campaign is emblematic of similar efforts undertaken in other coastal regions across India. In Mumbai, the Clean Coast Mumbai initiative employs advanced beach cleaning machines to combat pollution on its coastline. Chennai's Clean Beaches Initiative focuses on maintaining the pristine condition of its world-renowned Marina Beach through mechanised cleaning. Meanwhile, Goa's Swachh Sagar programme has been using beach cleaning machines to safeguard its renowned beaches.
The deployment of beach cleaning machines is a significant step towards sustainable coastal management. It is a proactive approach to environmental preservation that could potentially serve as a blueprint for other regions aspiring to strike a balance between tourism and ecological conservation.
The Eco Vizag Campaign is optimistic that the machines will transform the coastal landscape and position Visakhapatnam as a beacon of sustainable development. In the coming months, as the campaign gathers momentum, the city anticipates a cleaner and more vibrant coastline.
