Sri Vijaya Puram: Three more beaches in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have received the prestigious international Blue Flag tag for 2026-27, while the certification of the iconic Radhanagar Beach at Swaraj Dweep has been renewed, boosting the Union Territory's sustainable tourism prospects.
The newly certified beaches are Ramanagar Beach in Diglipur, Karmatang Beach in Mayabunder and Raman Bagicha Beach in Rangat, all located in North and Middle Andaman districts.
With the latest recognition, the islands have further strengthened their position as an emerging destination for environmentally responsible and sustainable coastal tourism.
The Blue Flag is among the world's most recognised eco-labels for beaches.
It is awarded to destinations that fulfil 33 stringent criteria covering environmental education and awareness, bathing water quality, environmental management, safety and tourist amenities.
The certification recognises sustained efforts towards maintaining high standards of cleanliness, environmental protection, public safety and visitor facilities.
Secretary (Tourism) Vinayak Chamadia described the achievement as a proud milestone for the islands and said it reflected the administration's commitment to developing globally competitive tourism while protecting fragile coastal and marine ecosystems.
"Our endeavour is to ensure that tourism growth goes hand in hand with the conservation of our fragile coastal and marine ecosystems. We will continue to work towards developing world-class beach destinations while preserving the pristine natural heritage that makes these islands truly unique," he said.
The latest recognition is expected to enhance the national and international visibility of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a premier sustainable tourism destination.
It is also expected to encourage responsible tourism practices, strengthen conservation initiatives and provide visitors with safe, clean and environmentally sustainable beach experiences.
