Maharashtra: Shrivardhan Beach becomes Raigad's first to earn prestigious international 'Blue Flag' tag

Raigad, Nov 12 (UNI) Putting Maharashtra's Konkan coastline firmly on the global eco-tourism map, Shrivardhan Beach has been awarded the prestigious international 'Blue Flag' certification-becoming the very first beach in Raigad district to earn this coveted global distinction. Announcing the milestone, Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare-who represents the Shrivardhan assembly constituency and spearheaded the two-year campaign for the tag-hailed the achievement as a proud moment for the district. Our relentless pursuit of a two-year-long dream has finally borne fruit," Minister Tatkare said. "I feel immense joy and pride that Shrivardhan Beach has become Raigad's first Blue Flag-certified beach.…