Ladghar, Guhagar, and Shrivardhan beaches win the international ‘Blue Flag’ award. Ladghar, Guhagar, and Shrivardhan have become the first beaches in Maharashtra to earn the prestigious international Blue Flag eco-label, placing them among India's 22 certified sites for 2026–27. Maharashtra`s Ladghar, Guhagar and Shrivardhan beaches earn Blue Flag certification for 2026-27, marking the state`s first entry into global.