Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative

नवीन वर्ष म्हणजे नवीन सुरूवात,नव्या आशा आणि नव्याने चांगले काहीतरी करण्याचा संकल्प घेऊन येते. स्वच्छ आणि आरोग्यदायी शहर घडवण्याची हीच एक प्रभावी संधी असून याची सुरूवात आपल्या घरापासूनच करता येऊ शकते. कचरा व्यवस्थापनाच्या सवयींमध्ये साधे,छोटे पण सातत्यपूर्ण बदल केल्यास प्रत्येक कुटुंब हरित आणि स्वच्छ भविष्यात योगदान देऊ शकते. काही सोपे उपाय देखील शहर स्वच्छ ठेवण्यात महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावू शकतात. कचऱ्याचे वर्गीकरण करून सुरूवात करा : योग्य कचरा व्यवस्थापनासाठी कचऱ्याचे अचूक वर्गीकरण करणे गरजेचे असते. घरात कचरा जमा करण्यासाठी दोन किंवा तीन पेट्या ठेवा - एक ओला कचरा म्हणजे अन्नाचे उरलेले पदार्थ यासाठी,दुसरी पेटी कागद,प्लास्टिक,धातू व काच अशा प्रकारच्या सुका कचऱ्यासाठी आणि तिसरी पेटी बॅटरी व ई-कचरा यांसारख्या घातक वस्तूंसाठी वापरावी. यामुळे पुनर्वापर सुलभ होऊन कचरा वर्गीकरणावरील ताण कमी होतो. पुनर्वापरापूर्वी कचरा कमी करा : जास्त पुनर्वापर करण्यापेक्षा कमी कचरा निर्माण करणे अधिक चांगले आहे. पुनर्वापर करता येणाऱ्या पिशव्या व पाण्याच्या बाटल्यांचा वापर करा. एकदाच वापरल्या जाणाऱ्या प्लास्टिक...

A new year brings fresh beginnings, a new hope and resolve to do something good. It is a powerful opportunity to build a cleaner, healthier city starting right at home. By making simple, consistent changes to how we manage waste, every household can contribute to a greener future. Some simple steps can go a long way in contributing to a cleaner city. Begin with waste segregation.   Proper waste management starts by separating waste where it is created. Keep two or three bins at home—one for wet waste like food leftovers, one for dry waste such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass, and another for harmful items like batteries and e-waste. *Pack health hazardous waste like diapers, sanitary pads, bandages, e tc separately and put a red mark on it.* This helps recycling work better and reduces the burden on landfills and  processing plants.  Reduce waste before recycling .  Creating less waste is better than recycling more. Use reusable bags and water bott...

यंदाच्या वर्षातील सर्वात प्रेरणादायी बाब म्हणजे आपल्या शहरासाठी पुढाकार घेऊन जबाबदारी स्विकारणाऱ्या युवा स्वयंसेवकांचा वाढता सहभाग. अदर पूनावाला क्लीन सिटी इनिशिएटिव्ह (एपीसीसीआय) तर्फे आपल्या दैनंदिन कामकाजापलीकडे जाऊन पुणे शहरात मोठ्या प्रमाणावर सार्वजनिक स्वच्छता मोहिमांमध्ये सक्रीय सहभाग घेतला जातो.   या उपक्रमांमध्ये सार्वजनिक ठिकाणांची स्वच्छता,नदी तटांची साफसफाई,वारसा स्थळांच्या सभोवतालच्या परिसराची स्वच्छता,मॅरेथॉन नंतरची स्वच्छता मोहिम तसेच सण-उत्सवांनंतर स्वच्छता करणे यांचा समावेश आहे. अर्थपूर्ण सहभाग आणि वाढती जनजागृती यांमुळे 2025 हे वर्ष विशेष ठरले आहे. जनजागृतीतील दिसून येणारा महत्त्वपूर्ण बदल यावर्षी स्वच्छता मोहिमांची संख्या तसेच त्यामध्ये सहभागी झालेल्या स्वयंसेवकांच्या संख्येत लक्षणीय वाढ झाली. ही वाढ नागरिकांच्या मानसिकतेत झालेल्या सकारात्मक बदलाचे स्पष्ट प्रतिबिंब आहे. लोकांना आता सार्वजनिक ठिकाणांच्या वापराबरोबरच त्या जागांची स्वच्छता व सौंदर्य टिकवून ठेवण्यासाठी सक्रियपणे योगदान द्यायचे आहे. जागरूकतेच्या अभावामुळे मोठ्या कार्यक्रमांनंतर कचऱ्याचे ढीग मागे राहण्...

One of the most inspiring highlights of this year has been the increasing involvement of young volunteers stepping up and taking responsibility for their city. At Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative (APCCI), cleanliness activities have always been at the heart of our work—beyond our day-to-day operations, actively engaging in large-scale public cleanliness drives across Pune. These initiatives include cleaning public spaces, riverbanks, areas around heritage sites, post-marathon clean-ups, and restoring cleanliness after major festivals. As we reflect on 2025, it stands out as a particularly special year, marked by meaningful participation and growing public awareness. A Visible Shift in Public Awareness This year witnessed a substantial increase in both the number of cleanliness drives and the volunteers who joined them. This growth clearly reflects a positive shift in citizens’ mindsets. People are no longer passive users of public spaces—they now want to actively con...

About 10 Grampanchayats, 40 NGOs along with representatives of PMC, Khadki Cantonment Board and Pune Cantonment Board were felicitated for their participation and support in cleanliness initiative during Pandarpur Wari .  The cleanliness drive was a part of ‘My Wari, Swach Wari’ movement initiated by ‘Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative’(APCCI) to help clean Palkhi route covering a total 125 km of roads from Pune city till Saswad and Yawat .   APCCI organised a special program at Anna Saheb Magar College  to felicitate all the stakeholders . It was a proud moment as the grampanchayats and volunteers were felicitated at the hands of Shri. Purushottam More Maharaj  , President Shree Sant Tukaram Maharaj Sansthan in presence of Dr. Ketaki Ghatge, Assistant Health Officer ,  Solid Waste Management department of PMC, Nitin Ghorpade, Principal, Annasaheb Magar College, Mr. Krishnan Komandur, CEO APCCI, Mr. Malhar karwande, COO and Satya Natarajan, Le...

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...

  एकीकडे हवामान बदलाचे भयानक स्वरूप आपण अनुभवत असताना त्याला कारणीभूत असणाऱ्या प्रमुख घटकांपैकी एक असलेल्या कचऱ्याबाबत आपण अजूनही उदासीन आहोत.  आपण कधी विचार केला आहे की कचरा एकदा आपल्या घरातून निघून गेला की त्याचे काय होते? तो गूढपणे अदृश्य होत नाही. आपल्या घरातला कचरा आपल्या नजरेसमोरून गेला की आपली जबाबदारी संपली असा आपला समज झाला आहे.  त्या कचऱ्याचे पुढे काय होते, कचऱ्याची विल्हेवाट कशी लावली जाते, त्यावर कोणत्या प्रक्रिया केल्या जातात याबद्दल फारसे काही माहित नसते.काही सामाजिक संस्था, स्वयंसेवक,विद्यार्थी कचऱ्याच्या समस्या हाताळण्यासाठी व कचऱ्याबाबतची जागरूकता वाढविण्याचे प्रयत्न करत आहेत. तरी देखील वैयक्तिक स्तरावर प्रत्येकाने हे जाणून घेणे गरजेचे आहे की आपल्या घरातून बाहेर पडलेल्या कचऱ्याचे पुढे काय होते.   पूर्वी आपण बाजारातून वस्तू आणण्यासाठी कापडी पिशवीचा वापर करायचो,त्यामुळे कचऱ्याची समस्या ही मर्यादित असायची. सध्याच्या बदललेल्या जीवनशैलीनुसार आपण थेट बाजारात न जाता ऑनलाइन खरेदी करतो. त्यामध्ये वस्तूपेक्षा जास्त हे त्याचे प्लास्टिकचे वेष्टन अस...

The’ Global Recycling Day ’ is celebrated every year on 18 March. This year the theme is ‘ Recycling Heroes ’ which means celebrating people and their initiatives which are promoting recycling.    Our mother earth is shedding out natural resources faster than ever before and the day may not be far away when we might run out of these resources. Water, minerals, oil, coal, gas, metals and others are primary resources under threat, Rapid economic progress and urbanization leading to increased consumption is adding to this challenge which has grown to humongous proportions. Whatever is consumed if thrown away is adding to the mountains of waste.  The current state of dumping and accumulating waste is not helping anybody. It is affecting natural habitats, animals and human activities and livelihood. The temperatures are increasing, icecaps are melting faster than we ever thought, forest fires are becoming a new reality and weathers are getting more extreme. Our ...

Waste Management is a critical aspect of maintaining clean and sustainable cities. One of the key components of an effective waste management system is the presence of strategically placed waste bins throughout urban areas. These waste bins play a crucial role in ensuring that waste is properly disposed of, reducing littering and promoting a cleaner environment. The importance of waste bins in cities cannot be overstated. They serve as convenient and accessible points for residents and visitors to dispose of their trash responsibly. By providing designated spaces for garbage disposal, waste bins help prevent litter from accumulating on streets, sidewalks and public spaces. Furthermore, waste bins contribute to the overall cleanliness and hygiene of cities. They help prevent the spread of diseases by containing potentially hazardous materials and preventing them from contaminating the surrounding environment. Properly placed waste bins also discourage illegal dumping or improper di...

  Hon.Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi called upon the people to participate in cleanliness drive on October 1 across the country. Adar Poonawalla Clean City ( APCCI) actively participated in the mega cleanliness drive across various locations in Pune.   Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)  campaign was celebrated from 15 th  September to 2 nd  October this year with a theme of ‘Garbage Free India’. The focus was on cleanliness especially at high footfall public places like bus stands, railway stations, cantonment boards, beaches, tourist places, zoos, national parks & sanctuaries, historical monuments, heritage sites, river fronts, ghats, drains and nallahs etc. in both rural & urban areas. In Pune citizens from various walks of life joined in the mega event with an hour long ‘Shramdan’ in run up to the’ Swacch Bharat Diwas’ on 2 October 2023 and a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The program was conducted under the aegis of the ...

Officers and Staff members of  Central GST and Customs office, Pune Zone and officials from Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative (APCCI) came together for a seminar on sustainability . The program was a part of the ‘Swacchata Pakhwada initiative’ started in April 2016 with the objective of bringing a fortnight of intense focus on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging GOI Ministries/Departments in their jurisdictions. Mr. Krishnan Komandur, CEO APCCI was invited as Chief Guest for the seminar. Mr. Shivkumar Popat Salunkhe, Joint Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Audit-I Commissionerate Pune , Atul Gaikwad, Superintendent along with officers and staff members were present on the occasion. Mr. Komandur gave  a presentation on APCCI activities and sustainable lifestyle followed by engaging discussion with the staff members of GST office. The gathering discussed on various ways that organizations can collaborate for cleanliness and volunteering. P...