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Chennai Beaches Get a Makeover with 'Kadal Pottis'
20 Sep
Summary
- QR-embedded mini stalls called 'Kadal Pottis' simplify volunteer registration.
- Initiative is part of the Blue-Green Chennai drive for environmental awareness.
- Expansion planned for more beaches and dispatch of cleaning kits.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has launched 'Kadal Pottis,' QR-embedded mini stalls at prominent city beaches, in collaboration with the Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI). These stalls aim to simplify volunteer registration for weekend beach cleanup activities. The first stall was inaugurated near the Lighthouse on Saturday, coinciding with the International Day for Coastal Cleanup.
This initiative is part of the broader Blue-Green Chennai drive, which focuses on raising public awareness for wildlife, coastal, and waterbody protection. Future plans include establishing more 'Kadal Pottis' units at beaches like Kovalam and Besant Nagar. EFI organizes regular beach cleanups, and these registration points will facilitate greater community involvement.
GCC Commissioner G Sameeran indicated that the initiative would be extended to more city beaches. EFI founder Arun Krishnamurthy mentioned plans to expand the program to beaches in Chengalpet and Villupuram districts. Additionally, the stalls are slated for upgrades to dispense cleaning kits, enabling immediate beach cleaning and encouraging instant participation through shared selfies.
