| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Odisha's Sunapur and Puri beaches receive Blue Flag Certification for 2025-26. |
| Certifying Body | Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark. |
| Blue Flag Criteria | 33 criteria covering water quality, safety, environmental management, and eco-education. |
| Sunapur Beach | Third consecutive certification; located at the confluence of Bahuda River and Bay of Bengal. |
| Puri Golden Beach | Seventh consecutive certification; features smart waste disposal, bathing zones, and safety measures. |
| India's Blue Flag Beaches (2025-26) | 13 recognized, 12 fully certified, including Sunapur and Puri. |
| Key Features | Wheelchair access, lifeguards, zero liquid discharge, CCTV surveillance, environmental education kiosks. |
| Significance | Reinforces India's commitment to sustainable coastal tourism. |
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