Goa, Sept. 19 -- Bethany Convent High School, San Jose de Areal, marked International Coastal Cleanup Day with a dedicated beach cleanup drive at Colva Beach, bringing together students, teachers, and local community members to highlight the urgent need for protecting Goa's fragile coastal environment. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Colva Village Panchayat and the Colva Biodiversity Management Committee, ensuring participation from local authorities and reinforcing the message of community responsibility towards safeguarding natural resources.

Students enthusiastically took part in clearing plastic waste, bottles, wrappers, and other non-biodegradable items from the shoreline, while also learning about the long-te...