Kadmat Beach is a
beach
A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from Rock (geology), rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle beach, shingle, pebbles, etc., or biological s ...
located on the island of
Kadmat in
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep () is a union territory of India. It is an archipelago of 36 islands divided into three island subgroups: the Amindivi Islands in the north, the Laccadive Islands (separated from Amindivi roughly by the 11th parallel north), and th ...
, India. The beach is especially popular with cruise tourists and is known for water sports. The beach has been awarded the international eco-label "
Blue Flag". Kadmat Beach has been certified under the Blue Flag beach certification, meeting all 33 criteria mandated by the
Foundation for Environmental Education
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is a non-governmental organization, non-governmental, non-profit organisation promoting sustainable development through environmental education. FEE is active through five programmes; Blue Flag be ...
(FEE). The certification promotes sustainability in the tourism sector through environmental education, environmental protection, and other sustainable development practices.
See also
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Blue Flag beach
The Blue Flag is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that a beach, marina, or sustainable boating tourism operator meets its standards. The Blue Flag is a trademark owned by FEE, which is a Not-for-profit organi ...
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Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep () is a union territory of India. It is an archipelago of 36 islands divided into three island subgroups: the Amindivi Islands in the north, the Laccadive Islands (separated from Amindivi roughly by the 11th parallel north), and th ...
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Tourism in India
Tourism in India is 4.6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Unlike other sectors, tourism is not a priority sector for the Government of India. The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated or 5.8% of Ind ...
References
Blue Flag beaches
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