Kundapur: A beach clean-up was organised at Padukere Beach in Kota Manoor on Saturday to observe International Beach Clean-up Day. Inaugurating the programme, Kundapur MLA Kiran Kumar Kodgi noted that plastic waste poses a serious danger not only to marine ecosystems but also to human health. He remarked, “Excessive use of plastic is degrading the environment and causing severe health concerns. These included Panchavarna Yuvaka Mandala, Panchavarna Mahila Mandala, Geethananda Foundation, Manoor, Ashrita Educational Institutions, Handattu Mahila Balaga, Manoor Friends, and JCI Kota Senior Legion. On the occasion, former Panchavarna president Ajith Achar led participants in an environmental pledge, while Geethananda Foundation promoter Anand C. Kundar spoke on the significance of cleanliness.Kota Panchayat vice-president Pandu Poojary, Panchavarna Yuvaka Mandala president Manohar Poojary, Panchavarna Mahila Mandala president Lalitha Poojary and others attended the event.