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Govt Acts to Restore Blue Flag for Rushikonda

The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

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March 04, 2025

Certification is expected to be restored in a week; replaced top officials for hampering tourism promotion efforts

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Vijayawada

The State government has taken swift action to address lapses that led to the temporary revocation of the Blue Flag certification for Rushikonda Beach.

In a high-level meeting convened by Visakhapatnam Collector MN Harendhira Prasad on February 17, key departments were instructed to implement corrective measures.

The government has replaced top tourism officials, emphasized strict accountability, and reinforced its commitment to sustainable tourism.

A compliance audit is scheduled for March 4, 2025, with authorities expecting the certification to be restored within a week.

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