Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative

मॅरेथॉन्स या पुण्याच्या फिटनेस संस्कृतीचा अविभाज्य घटक झाल्या आहेत. काही लोकं स्पर्धात्मक दृष्टीने जिंकण्यासाठी सहभागी होतात,तर काही लोकं तंदुरूस्तीच्या दृष्टीने भाग घेतात.अशा प्रकारच्या उपक्रमांना मोठा प्रतिसाद मिळत असून शेकडो,हजारो लोकं सहभागी होतात. याशिवाय रस्ते,टेकड्या आणि तलाव यांची एक सुंदर भौगोलिक पार्श्वभूमी पुणे व आसपासच्या परिसराला लाभली आहे.रनिंग ग्रुप्स पासून ते कॉर्पोरेट कंपन्या, रूग्णालये व इतर संस्था असे  सगळे मॅरेथॉन्स,सायक्लोथॉन्स आणि वॉकथॉन्ससारख्या उपक्रमांचे आयोजन करून तंदुरूस्तीबरोबरच सामाजिक संदेश देखील देत असतात.ही संस्कृती यापुढेही वाढत जाणार आहे आणि पुण्यातील फिटनेस प्रेमींसाठी अनेक उपक्रम घेऊन येईल.पण अशा उपक्रमांशी निगडीत काही आव्हाने देखील असतात आणि त्यातील एक प्रमुख आव्हान म्हणजे कचरा व्यवस्थापन.जगभरात हवामान बदल हे एक गंभीर वास्तव्य झाले असताना शाश्वततेसाठी कचरा व्यवस्थापन ही एक महत्त्वाची बाब बनली आहे.अशा उपक्रमां मधून  शून्य कचरा (झीरो वेस्ट) हेच  उद्दिष्ट असून  शाश्वततेच्या दृष्टीने निर्णायक आणि महत्त्वाचे पाऊल ठरू शकते....

Marathons are becoming an integral part of Pune's fitness culture. Some participate to clock records while many stand ready at the starting point for fitness. The fact is that these events are getting a huge response with tens of thousands participating in each event. The participation that is being seen is upwards of few hundreds to thousands or more for larger marathons. To add to it Pune and surrounding areas offers a beautiful topography from city roads to hills and lake sides. It is a beautiful mix for events like marathon which traverse long distances.  From running groups to corporates, hospitals and other institutions everyone is promoting some social cause along with fitness through these marathons, cyclothons and walkathons. This is great and must only get better from here !  But with this comes one more challenge and that is of waste management . At a time when the climate crisis is a reality and waste management is becoming an important factor for sustainabilit...

The year 2023 marked a period of continued activity and significance for APCCI . In addition to the fundamental waste collection efforts, volunteers and team members engaged in various activities to enhance citizen participation. The quarter spanning October to December 2023 was emblematic of this focused endeavour. Notable highlights included participation in 'Swachhta Pakhwada,' involvement in diverse activities of the 'Indian Swachhta League,' the facilitation of volunteers and NGOs on a unified platform, celebration of E-waste day, engagement in the NDA marathon and Neerathon, along with sustained involvement in volunteering activities. Reflecting on the broader scope of 2023, it held special importance for Pune as the city hosted G20 meetings and conferences. APCCI played an active role in maintaining the cleanliness of roads, collaborating closely with local bodies. Citizen engagement and weekend volunteering remained on track, with the targets for...

In recent times, marathons have emerged as a popular avenue for advocating fitness and a health-conscious lifestyle. The sheer diversity of participants, spanning various societal segments, injects excitement into these events. Witnessing people engage in such large numbers instils a sense of teamwork and accomplishment, which can be truly inspiring and profoundly impactful on individuals. Moreover, many marathons transcend mere physical and mental benefits, providing a platform to spotlight charitable causes and social initiatives. In essence, marathons are evolving into significant contributors to community well-being. Pune, in particular, is witnessing a surge in marathon popularity, with events ranging from small to large, including walkathons, taking place almost every week in support of noble causes. However, the substantial influx of participants also translates to a considerable environmental footprint, primarily in terms of waste generation. Items such as drinking water bo...