On Independence Day, volunteers free Morjim beach of trash

While many were busy hoisting national flags to mark India's independence day, around 40 volunteers gathered at Morjim to clear garbage from the beach. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

Volunteers had to dig deep in the sand to pluck out trash materials. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

It was not easy to extract the buried plastic waste, but the volunteers went about the task with a smile on their faces. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

The event was organised by Satiwa, in association with Responsible Earth Foundation at SinQ Beach, Morjim | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

Responsible Earth Foundation, which organises such events, expressed happiness with the turnout of volunteers, who managed to collect 62 bags of garbage. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

The intention of the clean-up drive was to create awareness against littering in public places, especially beaches and natural water bodies, across Goa. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza

Morjim has been one of the quieter beaches in North Goa, but it is gradually losing this sobriquet due to rising tourism footfalls. It is also known for its Olive Ridley turtle nesting. | Pic courtesy: Flexcia D'souza