1,825 kg of solid waste cleared from Kali river confluence in Karwar
A large-scale cleanup drive at the Kali river confluence in Karwar resulted in the removal of over 1,800 kg of solid waste. The event, involving government and community groups, aimed to promote marine conservation during Wildlife Week.
Why it matters
Community-led environmental initiatives are essential for protecting coastal ecosystems from plastic pollution and human-generated waste.
As part of the 72nd Wildlife Week-2026 celebrations, the Forest Department organised a large-scale cleanliness drive at the confluence of the Kali river and the Arabian Sea in Karwar on Friday (October 2), removing 1,825 kg of solid waste from the shoreline.
The waste collected during the drive included plastic and glass waste, discarded fishing nets, diapers, sanitary napkins, rubber materials and other solid waste dumped along the coast.
Around 150 Forest Department personnel, 40 members of the Rotary Club and 40 trainees undergoing Agniveer training participated in the campaign and joined hands in cleaning the beach.
Following the cleanliness drive, a rally was organised from the Deputy Commissioner’s office. A public programme was later held at the ‘Vanasiri’ premises as part of the Wildlife Week celebrations.
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