Tag: Andaman
Radhanagar beach retains Blue Flag certification
Radhanagar beach in Swaraj Deep island of the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has retained the Blue flag certification for 2021-22, an official release said. The Radhanagar beach is in South Andaman district and is very popular with both domestic and foreign tourists. The Blue flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), Denmark, based on 33 stringent criteria under four major heads – environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environmental management and conservation and safety and services at the beaches. Blue flag beach is an eco-tourism model endeavouring to provide ... Read more
Mega plans for Yoga Day in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
International Day of Yoga (IDY) – 2021 will see a series of activities in the Andaman-Nicobar Islands which are expected to inspire the public to adopt Yoga in a big way, even as the UT administration proceeds with caution in the matter in light of the threat of the pandemic. In the run-up to the 7th IDY which falls on 21st June 2021, the UT Administration has decided to take forward the momentum created by International Day of Yoga observations in preceding years. The UT administration is keen on involving people from all walks of life in this year’s activities. The ... Read more