The High Commission of India in collaboration with the Telugu Association in Brunei organized a Beach cleaning activity on 25 April 2021 at Silver Jubilee Park, 25 Jalan Maulana, Kuala Belait from 8:00 am till 10:00 am as part of the activity for the celebration of India@75 “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.” More than 150 people of Indian origin and others including members of the High Commission participated in the Beach cleaning activity not only to mark the celebration of India@75 but also to propagate “Swachhata Abhiyan-cleanliness as a way of life”, a flagship programme of the Government of India.
Beach cleaninng activity was organized by the High Commission as part of Swachhata Abhiyan and India@75 celebrations as it makes the beach a nicer and safer place for everyone. It is an effort towards preserving and protecting as well as improving the coastal and ocean ecosystem as trash including plastic items harm marine life and disrupt the marine life cycle. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the members of the community who came in large numbers including children.
