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Silver Beach Earns Coveted Blue Flag Status
3 Mar
Summary
- Silver Beach in Cuddalore is now a Blue Flag certified eco-tourism destination.
- ₹4 crore in beautification and eco-restoration infrastructure developed.
- Certification boosts tourism and promotes sustainable coastal management.
The first phase of improvements and eco-restoration at Silver Beach in Cuddalore, developed under the Blue Flag certification program, has concluded. This pilot project by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has transformed a one-kilometer section into a Blue Flag beach, adhering to strict state government norms.
The Cuddalore Corporation invested ₹4 crore in beautification, introducing amenities like a grey water treatment plant, off-grid solar power, accessible pathways, washrooms, seating, selfie spots, watch towers, and beach cleaning machines. The beach also features a reverse osmosis plant, modular toilets, and changing rooms, with continuous seawater quality monitoring and deployed lifeguards ensuring safety.
