Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 coastal clean-up ends; 231 locations in 13 States/UTs, 15 lakh take pledge
On 19 September 2026, the 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 coastal clean-up campaign, held from 12 to 19 September, concluded after covering 231 locations across 13 States/UTs.
Summary
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 brought together citizens, students, coastal communities, government agencies, scientific institutions and volunteers for cleaner coasts and safer seas. The campaign ran from 12 to 19 September 2026 and 15 lakh people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge. Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the campaign on 21 September and called for sustaining public participation.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 — coastal clean-up
- Dates
- 12–19 September 2026
- Coverage
- 231 locations across 13 States/UTs
- Pledge
- 15 lakh people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 coastal clean-up (12–19 September 2026) covered how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 231 locations in 13 States/UTs
The clean-up covered 231 locations across 13 States/UTs.
How many people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge during 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — 15 lakh
15 lakh people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge.