Visakhapatnam's Rushikonda beach gets Blue Flag certification

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) comissioner CM Saikanth Varma said that GVMC is trying to develop few more beaches in the city with international standards. He said the government has been striving hard to provide safety, facilities, and environment protection measures for not only Vizagites but also to all the tourists.
It is recalled that Rushikonda Beach in Port City got the Blue Flag Beach certification after fulfilling 33 parameters, including proper sanitation, environment protection, safety, and other measures.
Commissioner Varma and district joint collector KS Viswanathan along with Blue Flag India operator Dr Sriji Kurup hoisted the national flag and Blue Flag in Rushikonda Beach on Saturday.
The commissioner said that Rushikonda is the only Blue Flag beach in the state and not only the administration but also visitors should keep this beach clean and safe.
Viswanathan said that they have taken all kinds of measures for the convenience of the tourists and visitors of the beach.
A solar plant was also set up on the beach.