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22 Indian Beaches hold Blue Flag Status for 2026–27
- 12 Nov 2026
For the 2026–27 season, three beaches in Maharashtra—Ladghar and Guhagar (Ratnagiri district) and Shrivardhan (Raigad district)—received the prestigious Blue Flag certification for the first time. The Blue Flag season officially begins on November 15, 2026, with flags sourced from the Netherlands.
Key Facts
- India’s Tally: A total of 22 Indian beaches hold Blue Flag status for 2026–27 (13 renewals and 9 new additions, with Maharashtra contributing three).
- Issuing Body: Awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a non-profit organization headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Evaluation Criteria: Beaches must meet 33 stringent criteria across four categories: Environmental Education & Information, Water Quality, Environmental Management, and Safety & Services.
- First in Asia: Chandrabhaga Beach (Konark, Odisha) became the first beach in India—and all of Asia—to receive the Blue Flag tag in 2018.
- National Initiative: In India, beaches are developed under the Union Environment Ministry’s BEAMS (Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services) program.
