The first phase of improvement works and eco-restoration infrastructure developed at Silver Beach in Cuddalore under the Blue Flag certification programme has been completed. A one kilometre stretch of the beach has been developed into a Blue Flag beach as per the norms laid down by the State Government.
The Blue Flag project is a pilot project of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Silver Beach in Cuddalore is among the six beaches selected by the State Government for development as Blue Flag beaches for promotion of sustainable tourism. The other beaches are Tiruvanmiyur, Palavakkam, and Uthandi in Chennai, Kulasekarapattinam (Thoothukudi), and Keezhputhupattu (Villupuram).
The objective is to reduce pollutants, responsibly manage solid waste and marine litter, and promote sustainable development of the coastal regions. The certification is awarded based on 33 stringent criteria, including environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environment management and conservation, and safety and services in the beaches.
The Cuddalore Corporation completed the beautifcation and improvement works on the beach at a cost of ₹4 crore.
