VSU students clean up Mypadu Beach, take pledge to reduce plastic usage - The HinduUpdated - September 19, 2026 07:59 pm IST - NelloreVikrama Simhapuri University students and faculty members participating in an extensive cleanliness drive at Mypadu Beach in Nellore on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTMarking International Coastal Cleanup Day, Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) Department of Marine Biology, in association with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) campus at Chittedu in SPSR Nellore district, organised a special beach-cleaning programme at Mypadu Beach on Saturday as part of ‘Swachh Sagar – Surakshit Sagar 5.0’.The programme was attended by VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao as the chief guest. VSU Registrar Prof. K. Suneetha and NIOT Scientist Dr. Deviram Garlapati participated as guests of honour. VSU students and faculty members actively participated in an extensive cleanliness drive at the beach and its surrounding areas.The faculty members and students took a pledge to keep coastal areas clean, reduce the use of plastic, protect the marine environment, and create awareness among the public.Published - September 19, 2026 07:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }