Published: 16 November 2025Environment
Odisha's Sunapur and Puri Beaches Get Blue Flag Certification; India's Total Reaches 18
Two beaches of Odisha — Sunapur Beach in Ganjam district and Puri Golden Beach — were awarded Blue Flag Certification for 2025-26, while India achieved Blue Flag certification for 18 beaches by the 2025-26 season. The Blue Flag is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark.
Blue Flag certification requires meeting 33 stringent criteria covering environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety. India's first Blue Flag beaches were designated in 2020. Rajasthan, being landlocked, does not have beaches but the state's lake and wetland tourism at destinations like Udaipur and Pushkar follows similar sustainability principles.
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Which international organization awards the Blue Flag Certification to beaches?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe Blue Flag is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), headquartered in Denmark. It requires meeting 33 stringent criteria covering environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety.
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Odisha's Sunapur Beach (Ganjam district) and Puri Golden Beach awarded Blue Flag Certification for 2025-26
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India's total Blue Flag beaches now stands at 13; first designated in 2020
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Blue Flag is an international eco-label awarded by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark
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Certification requires meeting 33 stringent criteria covering environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety
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This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **Environment** section. Key exam-relevant point: Certification requires meeting 33 stringent criteria covering environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety
