Indian Coast Guard Leads the Way on Environment Day

The Indian Coast Guard leading beach cleanup efforts for World Environment Day 2025.

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed its leading role in sustainable maritime governance. The ICG has conducted over 58 coastal clean-up operations removing more than 194 tonnes of plastic waste in the past year alone. With this, the ICG has made significant contribution to this year’s global theme of #BeatPlasticPollution under flagship campaigns such as Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar, Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, and Mission LiFE.

Operating along India’s extensive coastline, ICG safeguards critical ecosystems including coral reefs, mangroves and nesting beaches that support coastal biodiversity and livelihoods. It also acts as the nation’s front line defense against marine environmental hazards. With pollution control vessels like Samudra Prahari, Samudra Paheredar and Samudra Pavak, the ICG leads swift response efforts against oil spills and chemical pollution, and continues to lead the way.