A Blue Flag Beach Ladghar

A pristine beach of Ladghar is one among 13 beaches in India declared as a Blue Flag Beach. Blue Flag Beach is an international recognition provided to those beaches which fulfil very strict norms of cleanliness, water safety and eco-friendly activities. This is awarded by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Blue Flag Beaches in India

As of 2025, India has significantly expanded its network of Blue Flag-certified beaches. Insights on India Here are some key points:

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in partnership with India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) drives the program in India. blueflagindia.org
Newly Certified Beaches (2025): Maharashtra has added five beaches: Shrivardhan, Nagaon, Ladghar, Guhagar, and Parnaka.
Other well-known Blue Flag beaches in India include:
- Shivrajpur Beach (Gujarat)
- Golden Beach / Puri Beach (Odisha)
- Rushikonda Beach (Andhra Pradesh)
- Padubidri Beach (Karnataka)
- Radhanagar Beach (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
- Minicoy Thundi & Kadmat (Lakshadweep)
- Kappad Beach (Kerala)
- Kovalam (Tamil Nadu) and Eden Beach (Puducherry) among others.
The certification process involves meeting 33 strict criteria in several domains: water quality, environmental education, safety, services, and environmental management.