Young Volunteers Inspire Change for a Cleaner City

The eleventh edition of Clean City Talks, organized by APCCI, showcased how young citizens are shaping a cleaner, greener urban future. Among the inspiring participants were members of BPT Seva (Baner Pashan Tekdi Seva)—a youth-led community initiative dedicated to improving city cleanliness through regular drives and awareness campaigns.

Founded by Shanti Saxena, Tanish Saxena, Arghav Choudhary, Tej Pundey, Arnav Nair, Suzanne Thomas, and Aadit Bagde, BPT Seva has become an example of  responsibility and collective action. The volunteers emphasized that neglect of public spaces often stems from a lack of civic sense, and that true, lasting change can only come through active community participation.Their message struck a chord with attendees, reminding everyone that sustainability begins with individual and local efforts.


Malhar Karwande (COO, APCCI), Aashish Marathe (General Manager, APCCI), and Sathya Natarajan (Lead Volunteer, APCCI),  applauded the group’s dedication and leadership. Their recognition underscored how youth-driven initiatives like BPT Seva are paving the way for a cleaner, more liveable city—one community effort at a time.

Together, these young changemakers are proving that civic pride and teamwork can truly transform our urban spaces.

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