Reef Cleanup Drive Organised at Swaraj Dweep as Part of World Tourism Day Celebrations

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 25 September 2025

As part of World Tourism Day celebrations, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), in collaboration with the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO), organized a reef cleanup drive at Swaraj Dweep to promote sustainable tourism and marine conservation.

Local scuba diving centers, including Divecolors and Havelock Divers, actively participated in the initiative, joining efforts to protect the fragile coral ecosystem of the islands.

Speaking at the event, Mr. M. Vinod, President of AATO , reaffirmed the association’s commitment to responsible tourism and stressed the importance of safeguarding coral reefs for future generations. Mr. Saikat Biswas, Co-Chairman (Eastern Region) of ATOAI , underscored the urgent