Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026: One-week coastal cleanup drive from September 12; India International Science Festival to be held in Pune
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📌 Summary:
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Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations for 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' (SSSS) 2026 — the annual coastal cleanup campaign by Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Government will launch a one-week coastal cleanup drive from September 12, 2026 across India's coastline to address marine plastic and solid waste pollution.
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Campaign aims to strengthen marine pollution awareness and promote scientific understanding of coastal ecosystems.
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Also discussed: upcoming India International Science Festival (IISF) scheduled for the third week of December 2026 in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Ministry emphasised smooth inter-institutional coordination for both national initiatives.
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — Environment and Biodiversity; connects to marine pollution, plastic pollution in oceans, India's coastal ecosystem protection, and scientific outreach initiatives.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar: Ministry of Earth Sciences initiative; involves NIO, INCOIS, NIOT, and other national institutions.
- India has a coastline of approximately 7,516 km (including islands).
- IISF: India International Science Festival — annual event to promote science culture among youth.
🔑 Key Term: Marine plastic pollution — accumulation of plastic waste in ocean environments, entering food chains and causing ecosystem damage; India is among top 10 global plastic polluters to oceans.
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