MUSCAT: A beach cleaning initiative was organised at five different beaches in four different cities of Oman on April 8, 2022, as part of Sewa Utsav. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from Indian Social Club (ISC) members, Indian School students and other Indian community members.

The beaches in Azaiba and Shatti were cleaned in Muscat with the participation of more than 150 volunteers each at both locations. In Sohar, the ISC branch organised the cleaning of Sallan beach. In Sur, ISC organised cleaning of the iconic Ayjah hanging bridge and in Salalah, Dahriz beach was cleaned as a part of Sewa Utsav.

The beach cleaning activity was organised with the support of local municipal authorities and contributed to their efforts in enhancing the awareness and sensitivity toward cleanliness and environmental protection. 

All the participants were sensitised to the importance of not littering in public places and protecting the environment. All the participants pledged to continue to work together for the environment and climate awareness and to maintain the pristine beauty of beaches in Oman.  

Ambassador Amit Narang commended the efforts of the Indian community and thanked the Oman government for their support. The ambassador has stated, “Both the countries play an important role in climate advocacy and protection of the environment and this initiative has the potential to become a joint movement between citizens of India and Oman to raise consciousness for environment preservation.” 

This was a collective initiative of the Indian community to contribute to a cleaner and greener Oman.