The southern part of India is well known for its picturesque beaches and a former Norwegian diplomat took to Twitter to share a picture of a beachside road that he described as ‘world’s most beautiful cycling route’. Erik Solheim posted an aerial shot of Karnataka's Udupi district with the caption - "World’s Most Beautiful Cycling Route? Udupi, Karnataka, India". The diplomat did not share the exact location of the beach in the picture, but it became viral on social media.

The picture showed a long road along the coastline with calm waters on one side and the sea on another. There were also a large number of trees enveloping the road and most users of the social media site agreed that it will be a perfect location to go driving or cycling because of its beauty.

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Although the quality of the road was a topic of discussion among the Twitter users, but the natural beauty earned praises from everyone.

A lot of users also started guessing the exact location and a number of them believed that it was the Maravanthe Beach near the town of Byndoor in Udupi district. The image was originally taken by Dhenesh Annamalai who posted it on his Instagram handle, @aerial_holic on March 9.

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The caption accompanying the original picture read - "Maravanthe Beach so unique is the fact that it is surrounded by two beautiful water bodies, namely the Arabian Sea on the western side, while the placid and amazing Sauparnika River on the eastern side."

The southern part of India is well known for its picturesque beaches and a former Norwegian diplomat took to Twitter to share a picture of a beachside road that he described as ‘world’s most beautiful cycling route’.

The southern part of India is well known for its picturesque beaches and a former Norwegian diplomat took to Twitter to share a picture of a beachside road that he described as ‘world’s most beautiful cycling route’. Erik Solheim posted an aerial shot of Karnataka's Udupi district with the caption - "World’s Most Beautiful Cycling Route? Udupi, Karnataka, India". The diplomat did not share the exact location of the beach in the picture, but it became viral on social media. The picture showed a long road along the coastline with calm waters on one side and the sea on another. There were also a large number of trees enveloping the road and most users of the social media site agreed that it will be a perfect location to go driving or cycling because of its beauty. World's Most Beautiful Cycling Route 🚴‍♀️ ? Udupi, Karnataka, India 🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/BNU5fVdMlA — Erik Solheim (@ErikSolheim) May 17, 2022 × Although the quality of the road was a topic of discussion among the Twitter users, but the natural beauty earned praises from everyone. A lot of users also started guessing the exact location and a number of them believed that it was the Maravanthe Beach near the town of Byndoor in Udupi district. The image was originally taken by Dhenesh Annamalai who posted it on his Instagram handle, @aerial_holic on March 9. Also read | NASA has identified 'something weird' happening to the universe The caption accompanying the original picture read - "Maravanthe Beach so unique is the fact that it is surrounded by two beautiful water bodies, namely the Arabian Sea on the western side, while the placid and amazing Sauparnika River on the eastern side."

Former Norwegian diplomat shares photo of ‘World’s Most Beautiful Cycling Route’ in India

Record Indian beaches get coveted 'blue flag' certification

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said eight beaches of the country have been recommended for the coveted 'Blue Flag' international eco-label.

He said clean beaches are a testimony to good environment in coastal areas and India's many beaches are among the best in the world.

Speaking on the eve of 'International Coastal Clean-Up Day' celebrated across 100 countries since 1986, Javadekar said for the first time, eight beaches of India have been recommended for the Blue Flag certification.

Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by an international agency 'Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark' based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads--environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environment management and conservation and safety and services in the beaches. &nbsp;The 'Blue Flag' beach is an eco-tourism model endeavouring to provide the tourists/beachgoers clean and hygienic bathing water, facilities/amenities, safe and healthy environment and sustainable development of the area.

“I am very happy that people around the globe are launching 'Coastal Clean Up Day' today. We have also come up with our own hashtag – 'I am saving my beach'. Clean beaches are a testimony to good environment in the coastal area. It is very important, otherwise the problem of marine litter and many other problems of spilling oil, cause disturbances to aquatic life.

“We, today, are taking a vow to clean up our beaches and I am very proud that we have started our highly acclaimed programme BEAMS. So we are cleaning the beaches and today our beaches are much cleaner and many are among the best in the world. Therefore, we all must vow to clean up our beaches,” Javadekar said in a video message.

He also announced India's own eco-label 'Beach Environment and Aesthetics Management Services' (BEAMS) under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project.

The eight beaches recommended under the BEAMS are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman and Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden in Odisha and Radhanagar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The recommendations are done by an independent national jury composed of eminent environmentalists and scientists. Blue Flag beaches are considered the cleanest beaches of the world, the environment ministry said.

BEAMS is one of the several other projects of ICZM that the central government is undertaking for sustainable development of coastal regions, striving for the globally recognised and coveted eco-label 'Blue Flag', it said.

A flag hoisting program was conducted simultaneously at these eight beaches virtually by the ministry and physically at the beaches by respective states/UTs through its MLAs and/or Chairman of Beach Management Committees, the ministry said.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Environment Secretary R P Gupta said high standards are being maintained to clean the beaches to keep the environment safe and in the next four to five years, 100 more beaches will be cleaned.

In a video message, World Bank's country director Zunaid Khan applauded India's efforts towards cleaning up its beaches and said India with its strategies for sustainable coastal zone management shall act as a lighthouse for other countries in the region, the ministry said in a statement.

Elaborating on BEAMS, the ministry said, its objective is to abate pollution in coastal waters, promote sustainable development of beach facilities, protect and conserve coastal ecosystems and natural resources, and seriously challenge local authorities and stakeholders to strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment and regulations.

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said eight beaches of the country have been recommended for the coveted 'Blue Flag' international eco-label.

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said eight beaches of the country have been recommended for the coveted 'Blue Flag' international eco-label. He said clean beaches are a testimony to good environment in coastal areas and India's many beaches are among the best in the world. Speaking on the eve of 'International Coastal Clean-Up Day' celebrated across 100 countries since 1986, Javadekar said for the first time, eight beaches of India have been recommended for the Blue Flag certification. Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by an international agency 'Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark' based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads--environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environment management and conservation and safety and services in the beaches. The 'Blue Flag' beach is an eco-tourism model endeavouring to provide the tourists/beachgoers clean and hygienic bathing water, facilities/amenities, safe and healthy environment and sustainable development of the area. “I am very happy that people around the globe are launching 'Coastal Clean Up Day' today. We have also come up with our own hashtag – 'I am saving my beach'. Clean beaches are a testimony to good environment in the coastal area. It is very important, otherwise the problem of marine litter and many other problems of spilling oil, cause disturbances to aquatic life. “We, today, are taking a vow to clean up our beaches and I am very proud that we have started our highly acclaimed programme BEAMS. So we are cleaning the beaches and today our beaches are much cleaner and many are among the best in the world. Therefore, we all must vow to clean up our beaches,” Javadekar said in a video message. He also announced India's own eco-label 'Beach Environment and Aesthetics Management Services' (BEAMS) under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project. The eight beaches recommended under the BEAMS are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman and Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden in Odisha and Radhanagar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The recommendations are done by an independent national jury composed of eminent environmentalists and scientists. Blue Flag beaches are considered the cleanest beaches of the world, the environment ministry said. BEAMS is one of the several other projects of ICZM that the central government is undertaking for sustainable development of coastal regions, striving for the globally recognised and coveted eco-label 'Blue Flag', it said. A flag hoisting program was conducted simultaneously at these eight beaches virtually by the ministry and physically at the beaches by respective states/UTs through its MLAs and/or Chairman of Beach Management Committees, the ministry said. Speaking on the occasion, Union Environment Secretary R P Gupta said high standards are being maintained to clean the beaches to keep the environment safe and in the next four to five years, 100 more beaches will be cleaned. In a video message, World Bank's country director Zunaid Khan applauded India's efforts towards cleaning up its beaches and said India with its strategies for sustainable coastal zone management shall act as a lighthouse for other countries in the region, the ministry said in a statement. Elaborating on BEAMS, the ministry said, its objective is to abate pollution in coastal waters, promote sustainable development of beach facilities, protect and conserve coastal ecosystems and natural resources, and seriously challenge local authorities and stakeholders to strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment and regulations.

Eight Indian beaches recommended for coveted 'Blue Flag' certification: Javadekar

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Former Norwegian diplomat shares photo of ‘World’s Most Beautiful Cycling Route’ in India

Record Indian beaches get coveted 'blue flag' certification

Eight Indian beaches recommended for coveted 'Blue Flag' certification: Javadekar