Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative

L ack of people connect is the root cause of almost all the major issues related to river opined Shailaja Deshpande, founder director of Jeevitnadi - Living River Foundation . Safeguarding river ecology is possible if we all get together and contribute through our own individual actions. Shailaja Deshpande was at the Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative (APCCI) office to interact with the waste warriors and young volunteers as a part of 'Clean City Talks'.  The session was the fifth session in the series which aims to explore different aspects of leadership and what we all can learn to make our city better and more liveable. Mr.Krishnan Komandur, CEO APCCI, Mr. Malhar Karwande, COO APCCI and Mr.Sathya Natarajan, Lead Volunteer APCCI were present on the occasion. Young volunteers from ‘Vartul' and marathon organisation 'Fit Cover 360' were also felicitated on the occasion for their contribution to volunteering activities. ‘Jeevitnadi’ was started in 2014...

नदीशी संबंधित जवळजवळ सर्व प्रमुख समस्यांचे मूळ म्हणजे लोकांचा नदीशी संपर्काचा अभाव असल्याचे मत जीवित नदी - लिव्हिंग रिव्हर फाऊंडेशनच्या संस्थापक संचालक डॉ.शैलजा देशपांडे यांनी व्यक्त केले.आपण सर्वजण एकत्र येऊन वैयक्तिक योगदान दिले तर नदीच्या परिसंस्थांचे रक्षण करणे शक्य आहे,असा विश्वास त्यांनी व्यक्त केला. अदर पूनावाला क्लीन सिटी इनिशिएटिव्ह (एपीसीसीआय) तर्फे आयोजित क्लीन सिटी टॉक्सच्या पाचव्या सत्रात त्यांनी एपीसीसीआयच्या कार्यालयात येऊन स्वच्छता सैनिक व तरूण स्वयंसेवकांशी संवाद साधला.शाश्वतता आणि नेतृत्वाबाबत विविध पैलू आणि आपले शहर अधिक राहण्यायोग्य कसे बनवता येईल याबाबत तज्ञांचे मत जाणून घेण्यासाठी क्लीन सिटी टॉक्सचे आयोजन केले जाते. याप्रसंगी एपीसीसीआयचे मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी कृष्णन कोमांडूर,मुख्य कामकाज अधिकारी मल्हार करवंदे आणि लीड वॉलेंटियर सत्या नटराजन आदी मान्यवर उपस्थित होते.वर्तुळ या पर्यावरण क्षेत्रात काम करणाऱ्या संस्थेच्या व फीट कव्हर 360 या मॅरेथॉन आयोजक संस्थेच्या तरुण स्वयंसेवकांचा त्यांच्या कार्याबद्दल सत्कार करण्यात आला. जीवितनदी या उपक्रमाची सुरूवा...

Rivers are the lifeblood of our planet, nurturing a diverse array of species and providing essential resources for both nature and humanity. However, these invaluable waterways face numerous threats, including pollution, waste accumulation, and neglect. That's why it is crucial to prioritize the regular cleaning and maintenance of river banks. River banks serve as vital habitats for a wide range of plants and animals, from fish and birds to insects. Neglecting the cleaning of these areas can result in the buildup of trash, debris, and pollutants, which can harm or even devastate these delicate ecosystems. By consistently cleaning river banks, we can contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and safeguard the delicate balance of these natural habitats. Trash and debris that accumulate along river banks often find their way into the water, leading to pollution and the contamination of aquatic ecosystems. Plastics, chemicals, and other pollutants not only degrade w...