Transformation should start with self improvement

Any transformation in society should start with individual self. Mental cleanliness and  respect for others will lead to outer cleanliness too, opined well known motivational speaker Mr.Vinayak Chhatre,Director  Vishwakalyan Guru Seva Foundation. Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative (APCCI)  on Saturday launched a special series 'Clean City Talks' which will explore various aspects of sustainability and what it means for a common man to keep our city clean and sustainable . Kick starting the initiative was Mr.Vinayak Chhatre who spoke about Sustainability and Leadership. Mr.Krishnan Komandur, CEO APCCI,Mr.Malhar Karwande, COO APCCI and  Mr.Sathya Natarajan, Lead Volunteer APCCI were present on the occasion . 

 

Mr. Vinayak Chhatre has been a leading motivational speaker, initiator of Siddha Samadhi programs and has been involved in training activities for teachers. He is the Managing Director, Forbaco Systems and Computer Services P. Ltd.

 

 

Mr.Chhatre said that we need to change the way we look at things . For instance, those who collect waste from our house , we knowingly or unknowingly call them 'Kachrewallas' when actually they are 'Safai' workers cleaning the waste we generate . Hailing the efforts of APCCI he said that the name of the movement is 'Clean City Initiative ' and so the entire  focus is on cleanliness . Similarly we need to have clean minds and clear focus in whatever we want to do and the transformation should start from individual self. 

 

Mr.Krishnan Komandur said that the main purpose behind the initiative is to create awareness about cleanliness and make the city more liveable. 

 

Mr.Sathya Natarajan said that  'Clean City Talks' will explore various aspects of sustainability from the point of view of experts . 

 

Mr.Amit Janorikar, Volunteer APCCI welcomed the guest while Mr.Malhar Karwande proposed the vote of thanks .