Rushikonda Beach regained Blue Flag certification:
Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam has regained its prestigious Blue Flag certification after temporary withdrawal due to compliance issues. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark, administers and monitors the Blue Flag certification globally. In each country, a National Operator designated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is responsible for conducting scheduled and surprise control visits to Blue Flag beaches. In India, Blue Flag India under the Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM) acts as the National Operator.
