Two Indian Beaches Get Blue Flag Certification

Recently, the Blue Flag certification has been accorded to two Indian beaches - Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach. Both the beaches are in Lakshadweep. This takes the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to 12.

Minicoy Thundi Beach: It is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago where white sand is lined by the turquoise-blue water of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike.

Kadmat Beach: It is especially popular with cruise tourists who visit Lakshadweep for water sports. It is a paradise for nature lovers with its pearl white sand, blue lagoon waters, its moderate climate and friendly locals.

Other Indian Beaches with Blue Flag Certification: The other 10 Indian beaches on the list are:

  • Shivrajpur in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district;
  • Ghogla beach in Diu;
  • Kasarkod (Uttara Kannada) in Karnataka;
  • Padubidri (Udupi) in Karnataka;
  • Kappad (Kozhikode) in Kerala;
  • Eden beach in Puducherry;
  • Kovalam (Chennai) in Tamil Nadu;
  • Rushikonda (Visakhapatnam) in Andhra Pradesh;
  • Golden beach in Puri, Odisha; and
  • Radhanagar Swarajdeep in Andaman and Nicobar.