Chennai, Feb. 17 -- As a part of the 49th Raising Day celebration of the Indian Coast Guard, a Special Coastal Clean-up Drive was conducted at Marina beach and Elliot's beach on Monday.

The Regional Deputy Commissioner of Greater Chennai South Amith, was the Chief Guest for the event which was also graced by Deputy Inspector General Satish Kumar, Officer in Charge, Coast Guard Store Depot, Royapuram, Chennai.

The Chief Guest while flagging off the event, addressed the gathering and emphasized on the importance of coastal clean-up and raising awareness about the critical issue of marine pollution as the plastics in the sea/ coast represents a potential threat to marine creatures.

He also said the Indian Coast Guard, being the fourt...