Two beaches among the shores of Lakshadweep islands have been added to the Blue zone.
Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat beach are the tow new beaches that have been added to Blue zone tally.
This status recognizes the cleanliness and maintenance of these two pristine beaches.
This status should raise the profile of some of Indian beaches as popular tourist destinations for beach lovers.
There are twelve Indian beaches now in total that hold the recognition from Blue Zone.
Travel to Minicoy beach and Kadmat beach is facilitated by sea travel as well as air travel from Kochi, the gateway to Lakshadweep islands.