Indian MP urges action on visakhapatnam marine waste
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Mathukumilli Sribharat, a Member of Parliament for Visakhapatnam, India, asked for long-term solutions to stop waste and untreated water from flowing into the sea through the city’s drains.
He explained that simply cleaning beaches is not enough to protect the marine environment. Mr. Sribharat launched the “Nirmal Sagar” campaign with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and led participants in taking the “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar” pledge.
The city currently has around 40 drains that carry both rainwater and garbage from Gajuwaka to Bheemili. To address this, officials are working on a ₹330 crore project to connect 18 major drains, block solid waste, and treat wastewater. Mr. Sribharat also emphasized the importance of stopping illegal wells to prevent saltwater from contaminating freshwater supplies. The campaign coincided with International Coastal Clean-up Day and drew large numbers of volunteers.
Over 1,200 people, including members of the Indian Coast Guard and students from GITAM University, removed approximately 300 kg of marine debris from Jellari Peta Beach and other coastal areas.
