Amruta Fadnavis Leads CLEANATHON
2023: Mumbai's
biggest beach cleanup drive of the year.
On
the morning of September 29, 2023, Juhu Beach witnessed a significant event.
Amruta Fadnavis’s Divyaj Foundation, in partnership with Asif Bhamla’s Bhamla
Foundation and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), organised
CLEANATHON 2.0, 2023 Ocean Waste Management. Hosted by Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis,
the event received widespread support from important figures, political
leaders, and Bollywood stars including Rajkummar Rao, Saiyami Kher, Isha
Koppikar, Jackky Bhagnani, and Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar.
Distinguished
figures such as Shri Vivek Phansalkar Ji (Hon. Police Commissioner of Mumbai),
Shri Iqbal Singh Chahal Ji (Hon. Municipal Commissioner & Administrator of
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), Shri Ameet Bhaskar Satam Ji (Hon. Member
of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly), Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha Ji (Hon.
Minister of Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship),
Shri Rahul Narvekar Ji (Hon. Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly)
and Shri Shrikant Shinde Ji (Member of Lok Sabha), joined this noble cause.
With
an estimated 5000 participants, including supporters, volunteers, and dedicated
team members, CLEANATHON 2.0, 2023 aimed to raise awareness about marine life
conservation and effective waste management practices.
Rajkummar
Rao, commenting on his involvement, said, "I'm thrilled to be part of
'Clean-A-Thon 2.0' 2023 – Juhu Beach along with Amruta Fadnavis ji, an event
that champions the cause of ocean conservation and environmental stewardship.
Our oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, and it's imperative that we take
action to protect them. I believe that collective efforts, no matter how small,
can create a big impact.”
Mrs.
Amruta Fadnavis passionately spoke about how important the event was and she
praised the volunteers and participants for their dedication to protect the
environment.She stated, "‘Clean-A-Thon 2.0’ 2023 – Juhu Beach marks a significant
stride towards safeguarding our environment. It is our collective
responsibility to keep our oceans clean and healthy. 'Clean-A-Thon' is not just
a clean-up event; it's a potent statement of our unwavering commitment to our
environment and a rallying call for everyone to unite in preserving our natural
treasures. I am thrilled to be part of this noble initiative and to have taken
a step towards a cleaner, healthier planet. I wholeheartedly invite everyone to
join this movement, for together, we can ensure that our beautiful planet
thrives for generations to come."
Moreover,
CLEANATHON 2.0, 2023 has set a benchmark to the youth and citizens, emphasising
the importance of creating awareness about Mother Nature and the significance
of ocean life. It reinforces the shared duty to keep our environment clean,
ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.