Fri Mar 21 17:59:51 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Team Inspects Rushikonda Beach After Blue Flag Revocation

**VISAKHAPATNAM, March 22, 2025** – A team of officials from New Delhi visited Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam on Friday to assess the situation following the temporary revocation of its Blue Flag status. The Foundation for Environment Education (FEE) withdrew the prestigious certification due to concerns about poor maintenance and alleged misuse of parking facilities.

The district administration has appealed to the FEE for a review and reinstatement of the Blue Flag. The Delhi team, led by Ajay Saxena and Sriji Kurup, inspected the beach’s infrastructure alongside local tourism officials and representatives from the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Further inspections are scheduled for Saturday, after which a decision on restoring the Blue Flag status will be made.

Read More