Blue Flag Certification Restored To Rushikonda Beach

Visakhapatnam: After severe criticism over suspension of Blue Flag Certification to Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam following deterioration in sanitary conditions, CCTV coverage and woefully-inadequate rest rooms, the district administration was finally successful in getting it revoked.

Thanks to the corrective steps and the transfer of two key tourism officials entrusted with the responsibility for upkeep of the most-sought-after beach in Andhra Pradesh, the certification has been restored. Officials from Blue Flag India have officially announced the lifting of the temporary suspension imposed on Rushikonda Blue Flag Beach. On this occasion, Dr Shrijit Kurup, National Operator of Blue Flag India, and Ajai Saxena, Jury Member of Blue Flag India, formally handed over the Blue Flagto District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad.