World News | Indian Mission Cleans Up Beach in Ghana, Complimenting 'Swachhata Hi Seva' Campaign
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Indian High Commission in Ghana organised a clean-up drive at Ananse Beach with hundreds of volunteers. It also held discussions on India-Ghana parliamentary cooperation and youth empowerment, strengthening bilateral ties through community and cultural initiatives.
Accra [Ghana], September 20 (ANI): The High Commission of India in Ghana recently teamed up with partner organisations and hundreds of volunteers, drawing participation from members of the Indian diaspora, to execute a large-scale sanitation drive at Ananse Beach situated in Nungua.
Sharing details regarding the community initiative on the social media platform X on Saturday, the High Commission stated, "A cleaner coast, a stronger community! The High Commission of India, in collaboration with partner entities, and with the support of hundreds of volunteers, including members of the Indian community, joined hands at Ananse Beach in Nungua for a massive Cleanup Drive."
The diplomatic mission further added, "Hundreds of volunteers came together to clear tonnes of waste from the shoreline and transformed Ananse Beach into a cleaner and greener space. The effort reflects the power of community participation and our shared responsibility to protect our oceans and environment. This initiative complemented the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign 2026, a call to action from the Indian government to inspire citizen ownership for a cleaner, greener future."
Prior to the coastal clean-up, India's High Commissioner stationed in Accra, S Bhagat, met Kwamena Minta Nyaku, Member of Parliament representing Cape Coast North, alongside Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, to deliberate on matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation across several shared sectors, with particular emphasis on parliamentary exchanges.
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Highlighting the political roles of the visiting officials, the High Commission noted, "Kwamena Minta Nyaku and Alexander Akwasi Acquah are the current Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Ghana India Parliamentary Friendship Association, respectively."
Additionally, in the preceding week, High Commissioner Bhagat welcomed a delegation headed by Hilary Y. Awusie, who serves as the Chief Commissioner of the Ghana Scouts Association, to explore avenues for advancing collaborative youth programmes.
Detailing the diplomatic engagement on X, the High Commission stated, "High Commissioner of India S. Bhagat received a delegation led by Hilary Y Awusie, Chief Commissioner of Ghana Scouts Association; discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in youth empowerment, leadership development, education, community service and cultural exchange, further enriching the close India-Ghana partnership." (ANI)
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