PANJIM/NEW DELHI, Sept. 19 -- Miramar beach has missed the Blue Flag Certification tag in the first phase, as the State failed to prepare the beach with necessary infrastructure for international recognition.

Miramar beach was amongst the 12 beaches across the country nominated in 2018 for Blue Flag Certification by the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

The main objective of BEAMS programme is to reduce pollutants, promote sustainable development and strive for high standards in the areas of (i) environmental management (ii) environmental education (iii) bathing water quality (iv) safety & security services scientifically.

However, Goa failed to prepare the beach for the certification due to the oppos...