Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan Aftermath: Hinduja College Students, Volunteers Clean Dadar Chowpatty To Protect Marine Environment
As Mumbai bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha, students of K P B Hinduja College of Commerce and volunteers of the Hinduja Foundation turned the spirit of celebration into an act of community responsibility by participating in a post-visarjan beach clean-up at Dadar Chowpatty on Saturday. 150 Volunteers Remove Visarjan Waste More than 150 students and volunteers joined the initiative to…
On the final day of Lord Ganesha's festival, students of K P B Hinduja College of Commerce and volunteers from the Hinduja Foundation engaged in a beach clean-up at Dadar Chowpatty on Saturday. Over 150 enthusiastic participants joined the effort to remove flower offerings, plastic, decorative materials, cloth, and other debris left behind after the immersion ceremonies.
The cleanup was a joint initiative of the University of Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra State, and the Coastal Guard, as part of a National Service Scheme (NSS)-led program.
Dr. Navin Punjabi, Principal of Hinduja College, emphasized that the college's role extended beyond academics. He highlighted the importance of teaching students their civic responsibilities, explaining that discarded plastic and debris on the beach ultimately finds its way into the ocean, posing a threat to marine life and ecosystems already struggling due to climate change.
Dr. Punjabi noted that such initiatives enable students to witness the impact of individual actions on larger environmental concerns while providing them with opportunities to directly contribute to their city's well-being.
For the students, the clean-up transcended the act of tidying up. It became a gesture of appreciation for Mumbai and the environment. One student volunteer shared that the activity had been ongoing at the college for over 25 years, noting their pride in participating in the cleanup. Another participant, celebrating her birthday, expressed her desire to give back to society and the environment by joining the cleanup drive.
She underscored the importance of citizens taking responsibility for the environment and ensuring that festivities are enjoyed responsibly.
Guided by the ethos of founder Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, "My dharma is to work so that I can give", the college participates in various community initiatives, including blood donation drives, tree plantation programs, and other charitable activities. For those seeking property options in Mumbai and its surrounding areas, they can explore options at https://budgetproperties.in/.
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