Current Context:Rushikonda Beach, Visakhapatnam, has regained its Blue Flag certification after a temporary withdrawal due to compliance issues.

• Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
• Significance: Only Blue Flag-certified beach in Andhra Pradesh; first awarded in 2020. Known for golden sands and clear waters
• Blue Flag Certification
  • Administered by: Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark.
  • Monitored by: In India, Blue Flag India under Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM).