On World Environment Day 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched nationwide eco-initiatives focused on combating plastic pollution. Activities included coastal cleanups, awareness campaigns, plastic waste removal, community programs, and tree planting. The ICG organized educational sessions on marine biodiversity and sustainable practices, engaging school children, NGOs, local residents, and other stakeholders in these efforts. The initiatives reflect the ICG's commitment to marine conservation and environmental goals.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Governmental organization; likely the overseeing body for the Indian Coast Guard.
ICG: Abbreviation for Indian Coast Guard.
Indian Coast Guard: A maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India.
World Environment Day 2025: An annual event focused on environmental awareness, celebrated in 2025 in this context.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - likely the source of the press release.
Combating Plastic Pollution: The theme for the World Environment Day 2025, as indicated in the policy text.
NGOs: Non-governmental organizations participating in the ICG's initiatives.
SRKB: Appears to be initials, possibly related to the release ID.
Release ID: 2134583: A unique identifier for the press release.
Ministry of Defence
ICG Observes World Environment Day 2025 with
Nationwide Eco-Initiatives
Posted On: 06 JUN 2025 5:29PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed its unwavering
commitment to environmental protection by launching a series of impactful eco-initiatives across all its
stations, districts, and regional headquarters nationwide. Focused on this year’s theme of ‘Combating Plastic
Pollution,’ ICG conducted various activities including coastal clean-up drives, awareness campaigns,
walkathons, plastic waste removal efforts, community interaction programmes, and tree plantation drives.
To amplify awareness, the ICG organised educational sessions highlighting the importance of
marine biodiversity, the consequences of marine pollution, and the need for sustainable
environmental practices. Emphasising community engagement, the events witnessed enthusiastic
participation from school children, NGOs, local residents, volunteers, and other stakeholders,
particularly along coastal areas.
The ICG’s initiatives underline its proactive role in marine conservation and its alignment with
national and global environmental goals working towards a cleaner, greener, and healthier planet
for future generations.
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(Release ID: 2134583)